The problem of someone deriving a benefit from the actions of others is known as the
A. free rider problem.
B. limited interest effect.
C. umbrella problem.
D. collective good distribution.
E. collective good effect.
Answer: A
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A. two-party competition does not always lead to liberal social welfare policies. B. in states which are relatively competitive and in which party control over government changes hands frequently, increases in party competition tend to produce more liberal social welfare policies. C. civil rights laws are more likely to be enacted when Republicans control the legislature than when the Democrats are in control. D. on non-expenditure policies, two-party competition seems to make the legislature more responsive to citizen demands.
Heavy reliance on local property taxes to fund schools generally ensures fiscal disparities among school districts
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Conservatives are typically more supportive of government activism in promoting social order than are liberals
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.