Which of the following refers to a county?
A. the larger area surrounding a metropolis that is heavily influenced by the metropolis, generally consisting of suburbs and other smaller cities
B. a large city or municipality that serves as an economic and cultural center for a region
C. the largest local level of government below the state, currently used in 48 states
D. a community on the fringe or an urban area, defined by relatively high levels of commuting to the urban area, low housing density, and high population growth
E. a local level of government that is usually organized around population centers
C
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What do proponents of the partisan theory of committees believe?
A) The party leadership uses its ability to control membership on and jurisdiction of committees so that only loyal and reliable party members control the fate of important legislation. B) Members of Congress defer to their colleagues on policies they care little about in exchange for particular influence on issues that deeply matter to them. C) Committees primarily serve to increase the knowledge of the entire deliberative body. D) Committees have little influence on the members of the House compared to the majority and minority leadership. E) Committees have become less relevant as the political process has become more partisan.
Every state legislature, with the exception of that of Nebraska, is bicameral
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following open up government functions and documents to the public, ensuring transparency and public access to decision making?
A. appropriations laws B. authorization laws C. executive orders D. sunshine laws E. sunset clauses
The fourth wave of government-facilitated economic growth involves what some are calling a 'neo-socialism,' where a knowledge-based economy is combined with heavy governmental intervention in terms of high-tech infrastructure, health care, and social welfare programs
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false