From 2008-2012, Texas's unemployment rate
A. was about the national average.
B. was lower than the national average.
C. was among the highest in the nation.
D. was the highest in the nation.
Answer: B
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Pietro S. Nivola argues that the recent growth in federal regulations has
a. adversely affected the economy. b. been in response to pressure from a variety of interest groups. c. benefited specific groups and service providers. d. done all of the above.
Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in The Federalist No. 10?
a. He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest. b. He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs. - c. He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics. d. He worried that factions might prevent the Constitution from being ratified.
During which of the following events did U.S. military spending comprise the highest percentage of federal spending?
a. the Vietnam War b. the Reagan administration c. the war in Iraq d. the war in Afghanistan
What is the most important responsibility of the vice president according to the Constitution?
a. succeeding the president in case he or she cannot serve b. presiding over Senate sessions c. chairing cabinet meetings d. advising the president