The principle that government should be divided into branches is known as ______.
a. federalism
b. consolidation
c. separation of powers
d. bicameralism
c. separation of powers
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Which of the following is a benefit of being a first-generation black immigrant in America?
A. an immigrant preference system that allows for favorable treatment in employment B. a social framework that generates a communal safety net for entrepreneurs C. a reduction in racist attitudes as a result of immigrants’ alternate status D. a range of institutional benefits that stem from immigrants’ protected status
Low per capita income __________ the chances of receiving foreign aid and _________ the amount of aid received.
a. increases / decreases b. increases / increases c. has no effect on / has no effect on d. decreases / increases
In which way was Arizona Senate Bill 1070 a reflection of immigration federalism?
a. It deferred to federal immigration policy. b. It reflected a strategy of attrition by enforcement. c. It mandated immigrant access to health care. d. It inspired a uniform rule of naturalization.
One accusation made after the BP oil spill in 2010 was that the appropriate regulatory agency had become too lax on enforcing the safety regulations on the drilling rigs because
A) it lacked the necessary funding. B) the necessary legislation was stalled in Congress. C) it favored the oil companies. D) there were no OSHA standards for the oil industry. E) offshore drilling was too important to the economy.