A factory in your community dumps waste products into a nearby river, polluting the water and killing fish. By so doing, the factory imposes a(n) __________ on you and your neighbors
a. disproportionate cost
b. tariff in the free market
c. external cost
d. income transfer
Answer: c
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A) using the veto power. B) calling a special session. C) exercising control over the agenda in a special session. D) issuing an executive order overriding a bill. E) declaring a bill unconstitutional.
Which of the following is not one of the factors determining sources and amount of revenue available to cities?
a. Needs of residents b. Election scheme for city council c. Total assessed valuation of taxable property d. Size of municipal population e. Amount of tax that a city is willing and allowed to levy
Which of the following best defines the term netroots?
A. websites that enable short communications B. mobilizing voters through the Internet C. Internet-centered political efforts for candidates and causes D. the homepage of a candidate's website E. the use of social networking sites in campaigns
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What will be an ideal response?