What is a defining characteristic of government?
a. It cannot make decisions extending to the whole of society.
b. It has a monopoly on the legitimate use of force.
c. It has powers extended to individual groups.
d. It resembles such institutions as the media in its makeup.
Answer: b
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Voter registration in Texas has ______ since 1970.
a. declined slightly b. declined dramatically c. increased dramatically d. increased slightly
The "New Public Administration" argues that
a. an important element in organizational survival is the capacity to adapt to rapid social change. b. organizational survival depends upon development of strong hierarchical structures. c. behavioral studies placed too much emphasis on human needs and perspectives in the organization. d. involvement in decision making by organization members needs to be reduced.
The ________ of 1995 was championed by then-House Republican Speaker Newt Gingrich as part of the GOP's Contract with America. The act was considered part of what commentators called the "Newt Federalism."
A. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act B. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act C. Elementary and Secondary Education Act D. Affordable Care Act E. No Child Left Behind Act
As a whole, the states today depend on federal funding for ________ of their income
A) around 5 percent B) about 15 percent C) almost 20 percent D) about 35 percent E) almost 50 percent