James Madison and political scientist Daniel Elazar would agree that one of federalism's greatest virtues is
A) allowing powerful state interests to impede national plans.
B) encouraging the development of multiple distinct political subcultures.
C) enumerating the powers granted to regional governments.
D) allowing factions which develop individual standards for each state.
E) granting supremacy to the national government.
B
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Which of the following about policy-making in Brazil is NOT true?
a. Although in general, policy-making tends to be fluid and ambiguous, there are some policy domains that are clearly defined. b. Complex formal and informal networks tend to be the chief players in the policy process. c. While organized business has consistently been influential in the policy-making process, organized labor has generally not. d. Policy implementation is the subject of perpetual bargaining. e. The president is the central actor in the policy-making process.
What does Daniel J. Monti argue about cities?
a. They have become "sinkholes of indifference." b. They lack a civic culture. c. They are static entities. d. None of the above
Which of the following characteristics is the best indication of a quasi-state?
a. a state with high levels of economic inequality b. a state that has external sovereignty but little internal sovereignty c. a state that is not recognized by the international community d. a state whose actions are controlled by an outside state
Organizations who want faster results than scientific polling can provide make use of ____________________.
A. quick B. push C. instant D. random