While Waltz argues that nuclear weapons proliferation actually makes the world safer; all of the following represent opposing challenges to Waltz's theory except
a. perhaps not all leaders are rational actors.
b. MIRVed warheads are inherently more stabilizing.
c. civilian control over nuclear armaments is not assured.
d. nuclear capable government may be overthrown by radical groups intending to use nuclear weapons.
b
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The White House Office ______.
A. is responsible for managing most aspects of executive branch agencies B. is larger and more complex because of the expanded responsibilities of presidents and the centralization of tasks that used to be performed in agencies and departments C. has a budget that is controlled by the President with little congressional input so the President can receive the best possible advice D. was abolished after Watergate and its responsibilities were returned to the departments and agencies
Which of the following statements about lobbying is true?
a. A group's legislative strategy can often support its electoral strategy. b. A legislative approach focuses primarily on appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court. c. An electoral strategy is one in which lobbyists seek to influence opinion and stimulate action by the general public. d. Inside lobbying most often occurs with members of the president's cabinet. e. Groups typically choose to employ either an electoral strategy or a legislative strategy.
The national government contributes about one-quarter of all state and local revenues; however, more than 60 percent of these federal monies are passed to individual recipients such as those receiving Medicaid
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT a type of microeconomic policy?
A. antitrust B. changes in the federal funds rate C. regulation of specific industries D. government-owned enterprises