Creative federalism was a term used to describe the
a. efforts of Reagan to turn programs back to the states.
b. social welfare programs of Roosevelt.
c. social justice programs of Kennedy.
d. Great Society programs of Johnson.
d
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A political party that attempts to reach out to a broad cross-section of society instead of to narrow class, regional, or issue groups is called a(n)
a. losing party. b. old-fashioned party. c. catch-all party. d. communist party. e. conservative party.
Those who challenge the argument that colonialism best
explains the gap between developed and less-developed countries argue that: a. profits from colonialism were not large enough to explain Europe's wealth. b. most of the largest former colonies, including the United States, are highly developed now. c. imperialism had no role in contributing to Haiti's current poverty. d. wealth typically insures sustained economic growth, but does not always do so.
What is the effect of the unanimous consent rule in the Senate?
a. Business in the Senate is efficient and collegial. b. A single senator can block the business of the Senate. c. Bills involving the U.S. budget cannot be filibustered. d. Quorum is not needed to pass legislation.
In the context of Brazil, and more generally Latin America, the term populism refers to
a. allowing "the people" to determine the basic political processes and principles of governance. b. relying upon the political support of regional strongmen to rule. c. promising labor unions specific wage guarantees in order to gain their political support to keep them from forming communist groups to challenge the government. d. gaining the political support of previously disenfranchised sectors of society, often through manipulation and demagogic appeals. e. expanding the right to vote.