Explain the two major perspectives on the causes of poverty. What implications do these perspectives have on preferred policy options?
What will be an ideal response?
One view, typically held by conservatives, is that people choose not to improve themselves and learn to accept welfare without really trying to get off of it. This viewpoint opposes granting benefits such as food or cash benefits. The other perspective, typically held by liberals, believes that poor people have had unequal opportunities and that is why they remain poor. This perspective favors welfare support programs.
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Which of the following was NOT a measure adopted to make it easier for political parties to participate politically in Mexican politics?
a. The creation of an independent electoral commission b. The establishment of public financing for all parties c. Guaranteed access to the media for all parties d. The imposition of term limits e. Electoral reforms making it easier for opposition parties to contest elections
Which of the following describes models used by social scientists to explain and understand abstract concepts?
a. contexts b. policies c. hypotheses d. paradigms
?The recent period of divided government, in which Republicans control the House while Democrats control the Senate and presidency, has been characterized as
A) a period of moderation, with the two parties working to find compromise solutions to major national problems. B) a period of Congressional superiority, during which the power of government has transitioned toward the Congress. C) a period of political deadlock, during which less legislation has been passed than at any time in recent history. D) a period of crisis, during which government has failed to fund government programs and to raise the debt ceiling. E) None of the above.
In a federal system, the constitution divides authority between which of the following?
A. the parliament and the king B. an executive, a legislative, and a judicial branch C. two or more distinct levels of government D. a unitary government and a confederation