The size of state and local governments

a. has remained the same over time because they perform a limited number of functions.
b. only increased in the most populous states to account for the increased demand for services.
c. is bigger than it ever has been as a result of the nationalizing thrust of the New Deal.
d. have shrunk dramatically as the federal government provides many more services than state and local governments.


c. is bigger than it ever has been as a result of the nationalizing thrust of the New Deal.

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a. Rhode Island b. Texas c. California d. New York e. Florida

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James Madison's solution to the problem of factions (special interests) has, in the modern policy process, actually contributed to the problem by

A. eroding the power of the mass media, thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence. B. resulting in greater divisions of power that allow special-interest groups more points of access and outsized influence in the policy process. C. weakening the legislative branch, thereby allowing groups to bully Congress into accepting their demands. D. eroding the strength of political parties, thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence. E. suppressing the claims of special interests, thereby making it more difficult for them to get their opinions heard by officials.

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What is the central bank of the United States?

A. The FDIC B. The Fed C. The NCUA D. The OCC E. The CFPB

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The writ of __________________ enables a court of law to review a custodial situation and order the release of an individual who is found to have been illegally held in custody

a. certiorari b. assistance c. mandamus d. None of the above is true.

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