Theories created with parsimony in mind ______.
a. cannot be proven true or false
b. require multiple, elaborate explanations
c. are explained as directly and simply as possible
d. provide direction as to how things should be done
c. are explained as directly and simply as possible
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Which of the following is true of the challenges facing state and local governments?
A. Communities across the United States are united over the new immigration laws. B. Property tax revenue is generally faster to recover from recessions than are income or sales tax revenues. C. The state government is funding programs despite the reduction in their sources of income. D. The state and local government have more funds as there is a reduction in the cost of corrections and prisons. E. Environmental regulation, land use, and recycling remain major challenges at the local level.
The consequences of the movement from discussion to expression are controversial in which of the following areas?
A. political correctness B. "hate speech" C. scientific creationism D. (a) and (b) only
Who can introduce legislation in the U.S. Congress?
a. the president of the United States b. think tanks and lobbyists c. only members of Congress d. individual citizens
Classifications of Brazil's ethnic and racial groups are
a. Europeans, pardo, Africans, Asians, and indigenous peoples. b. White, pardo, Asian, black, and indigenous peoples. c. White, brown, yellow, and red. d. European, mixed, Africans, and indigenous peoples. e. White, mixed, Asians, and Africans.