Why do state term limits often hinder state independence from the federal government?
a. Term limits encourage lawmakers to take more federal money.
b. Too many people are elected without sufficient understanding of state laws.
c. New legislators are more susceptible to corruption.
d. Lawmakers have to leave office before they can gain the expertise needed for genuine deliberation and to protect state prerogatives.
e. The federal government can pressure inexperienced lawmakers more effectively.
ANS: D
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A) The president has the ability to act quickly and unilaterally to stop the formation of upstart governments that are hostile to U.S. interests. B) The U.S. government is able to act immediately and decisively in response to developments abroad. C) A large body such as Congress is rarely capable of reaching a suitable solution in the necessary amount of time. D) Congress rarely gets beyond partisan politics in making decisions on foreign policy, so a strong president needs to act in the place of Congress. E) Allowing Congress to override presidential prerogatives serves only to encumber the process of responding decisively.
Entertainment can effectively reinforce stereotypes and stigmatizations. What is a thematic similarity between the films Crash and Guess Who that suggests the continued insensitivity of media and entertainment?
A. Both Crash and Guess Who feature main characters who utilize racist humor to strengthen the comedic value of the films. B. Both Crash and Guess Who promote the concept of the “white savior” by artificially weakening the fortitude of the films’ black characters. C. Both Crash and Guess Who uphold stereotypes of blackness that directly mirror the narratives of nineteenth century minstrelsy. D. Both Crash and Guess Who erase the history of inequality by presenting narratives of equal-opportunity-racism.
David Mark concludes that when candidates present stark differences between themselves and their opponents in harsh campaign advertisements,
a. the voters win. b. the voters lose. c. ideological polarization in government results. d. partisanship in government becomes too pronounced.
Which of the following statements is true about the constitutional limits and obligations?
A. The Constitution prohibits state governments to oversee primary and elementary education. B. The Constitution authorizes states to keep troops or ships of war in time of peace. C. The Constitution mandates state governments to levy taxes on imports. D. The Constitution authorizes state governments to make treaties with foreign governments. E. The Constitution prohibits state governments to engage in war and tax foreign ships.