Which of the following sectors is responsible for the largest portion of state and local government budgets combined?
A. health
B. education
C. welfare
D. transportation
ANSWER: B
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How do states and cities influence federal policy in contemporary politics?
a. State legislatures elect senators to Congress. b. State legislatures pass preemption statutes. c. States and cities bring cases to the attention of the Supreme Court. d. States and cities control the salaries of representatives. e. States and cities hire lobbyists.
In the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803)
a. Chief Justice Marshall invoked the power of judicial review for the first time. b. President Jefferson was charged with treason. c. the Supreme Court determined that the Fifth Amendment was unconstitutional. d. it was determined that there is a constitutional right to privacy. e. the President revoked the power of judicial review.
On which of the following election outcomes would you expect an individual, acting alone, to have the most influence?
a. An election for a seat on the local school board b. An election for a seat in the state legislature c. An election for a seat in Congress d. An election for president e. An election for governor
Which of the following statements regarding the use of technology in the military is true?
A) Electronic warfare refers to the uses of nuclear spectrum in war. B) Naval technology uses special radar-absorbent materials and unusual shapes in the design of aircraft, missiles, and ships to scatter enemy radar. C) Cyberwar refers to disrupting enemy computer networks to degrade command and control. D) War has become more deadly over the years.