______ are the largest expenditure for state and local governments.

a. Employee benefits
b. Salaries
c. Medicare expenses
d. Social Security payments


b. Salaries

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When President Clinton signed the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act into law in March of 1995, it required Congress

A) to help Ohio raise money to comply with the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. B) to help New York City officials modify elevators in subways to accommodate disabled persons. C) to enforce regulatory federation. D) to fund requirements placed on the states unless a majority of the House and Senate votes not to do so. E) to fund a program aimed at reducing pollution in California.

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The modern Supreme Court receives, on average, between ______ and ______ petitions from lower courts per year.

a. 1,000; 3,000 b. 5,000; 7,000 c. 8,000; 9,000 d. 10,000; 12,000

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The National Performance Review addressed which of the following issues about the bureaucracy?

A. responsiveness B. efficiency C. accountability D. the need to reduce red tape E. All of these answers are correct.

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Where can you find the provisions requiring public access to rule making in administrative agencies?

a. Legislative committee on administrative rules b. Records of Department of Regulation and Licensing c. Administrative procedures act d. State supreme court

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