The American Revolution was nearly undermined by what collective action problem when the states failed to contribute their promised money and supplies or soldiers enlisted and quickly deserted with their new booty?
a. decentralization
b. coordination
c. free riding
d. privatization
c. free riding
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Which of these concepts was central to the writings of John Locke?
a. Natural rights b. Social welfare c. Unregulated markets d. Income redistribution
Because House and Senate members aim to be responsive to their constituents, they
A) provide their private email addresses to the public. B) hire staff members to address every possible concern. C) establish offices in their home state so voters can get help with federal issues. D) live in their home state, rather than Washington D.C., while Congress is in session. E) respond to every constituent directly, rather than through staff members.
The media are commonly referred to as
a. the establishment. b. Vox populi. c. the Third Estate. d. the Fifth Estate. e. the Fourth Estate.
Which group was the first to be barred from immigration to the U.S.?
A) Japanese B) Chinese C) Irish D) Italians E) Jews