Which of the following statements is true of distributive policies?
a. They provide public order.
b. They have winners and losers.
c. They are intended to regulate activity and provide public order.
d. They are more frequently put into place by local government.
Answer: D
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Jefferson's concept of equality did NOT apply to
a. black slaves or women. b. people who did not own land. c. individuals who were born with few talents. d. citizens who practiced different religions than his. e. citizens of different colonies.
Which of the following is true of American public opinion polls?
A) Americans have had increasingly stronger opinions about politics since 1964. B) The media has spent increasingly more time reporting on public opinion since 1964. C) Since 1964, public opinion polls have become increasingly more accurate. D) Since 1964, public opinion polls have become increasingly more divisive. E) all of the above
In what sense is the veto a "qualified negative" power?
a. The veto has a negative effect on the ability of Congress to conduct its business as qualified by the Constitution. b. Congress can negate the president's legislative agenda by refusing to qualify his or her proposals as ripe for consideration, something that is akin to a legislative veto. c. The president can veto negative or harmful legislation before it qualifies for review by the Supreme Court. d. The president can negate legislation passed by Congress, but this power is qualified by Congress's ability to override the president's veto.
The Government has the ability to call for a "blocked vote" from the legislature, which
A. requires the legislature to vote on the bill in its original text, incorporating only amendments proposed or accepted by the Government. B. means the bill needs only 20 percent of the vote to pass. C. permits supporters of the Government to vote for the bill twice. D. exempts the bill from being voted on by the legislature at all.