Discuss the how various levels of government generally have primary responsibility over specific public services, what this means, and provide examples of each. Do you think that primary responsibilities should be interchangeable? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should mention that primary responsibility means that at least 50 percent of the direct government spending for the function of government comes from that particular level. Examples can include any of those found in Table 2.3 (Concentration of Government Spending). Final portion of response is entirely subjective and should vary from student to student.
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a. the Senate b. the House c. an interim committee d. a subcommittee
How have researchers studied the question of media bias? Discuss the relative effectiveness of their methods. What does their evidence suggest regarding whether the media is biased or not?
What will be an ideal response?
The executive veto permits the president to
a. control the flow of legislation. b. determine which party in Congress will become the majority. c. defend against legislative excesses. d. nullify Supreme Court decisions. e. sign legislation into law.
Geographically concentrated firms that compete and trade with each other and have similar needs are called?
a. Enterprise zones b. Clusters c. Start-ups d. Small business incubators