Which of the following media forms is commonly referred to as the “poor person’s printing press”?
a. the public forum
b. Congress
c. the Internet
d. talk radio
ANS: A
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Which of the following features is not found in a strong-mayor city government?
a. Four-year terms with no term limits b. Extensive appointment and removal powers c. The mayor shares responsibilities with the council d. The mayor is elected directly by the voters
In a given federal agency, which of the following ensure that no president can completely control the agency?
a. Political appointees b. Presidential appointees c. Career civil servants d. Cabinet heads e. Congressional appointees
In addition to the Great Society program, what was the second factor contributing to the massive growth of the bureaucracy after WWII?
a. The Cold War led to increased defense spending, intelligence operations, and aid to foreign nations. b. The polio epidemic led to increased spending on medical research. c. After WWII the government’s attrition policy was ended and hiring tripled. d. New consumer technology led to a need for greater product safety guidelines and enforcement agencies. e. Local services increased greatly as municipalities employed more police, firefighters, ambulances, hospitals, and libraries.
What is a federal social program that provides limited health care services to the poor?
a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. Salvation Army d. Aid to Dependent Families e. Welfare