General-purpose local governments perform a wide range of governmental functions and include three types of local governments: counties, municipalities, and towns/townships
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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In 1885, the __________ carved up Africa among European colonial powers
a. Pan African Commissions b. Royal Niger Company c. Berlin Conference d. Divide et Impera
The state of Texas was ravaged by a hurricane during Governor Stone's tenure. To alleviate the ground situation and help stranded citizens, Governor Stone deployed the National Guard
Exercising his right to deploy the National Guard was an example of which of the following powers of the governor? a. appointment power b. judicial power c. legislative power d. military powers
Which of the following is NOT an illustration of the regional, religious, and ethnic dimensions of the Nigerian economy?
a. Christians argue that past governments have been tilted towards Muslims located in the north in terms of the distribution of economic resources, while Muslims fear that more current governments have tilted the balance towards the more Christian south. b. Because the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba dominate Nigerian politics, these groups generally receive greater benefits from government economic activity than to minority ethnic groups. c. Under British colonialism, investments were made in the infrastructure in the south thus resulting in a situation that resulted in better economic advancement in that area after independence. d. Economic decline has contributed to the rise of Muslim, but not Christian fundamentalism. e. Minority groups living in the oil-producing regions have undertaken actions, both peaceful and violent, in an effort to gain a greater share of oil revenues.
In the contemporary United States, someone who makes $35,000 a year pays a 10% rate on their first $9,325 dollars, and a 15% rate on the rest of their income. This is an example of a(n)
a. regressive tax policy. b. progressive tax policy. c. adaptive tax policy. d. flat tax policy.