Because there was no standing army to protect the people from foreign invasions, the __________ Amendment was adopted
a. First
b. Second
c. Fourth
d. Ninth
ANS: B
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Why has the Texas Constitution continually needed to be amended?
A) because it is so short and non-restrictive B) because it is so short and was poorly written C) because it is so vague and non-restrictive D) because it is so detailed and restrictive
Federalism generally allows citizens significantly more opportunities to __________
a. invest in the stock market b. become a civil engineer c. find gainful employment d. participate in politics
The term ______ is sometimes used to refer to the tendency for the national government to use its considerable fiscal resources to pressure the states into adopting policies the federal government prefers but is unable to impose directly
a. cooperative federalism b. coercive federalism c. contingency federalism d. federalism
Which of the following is a criticism of payroll or commuter tax?
A. It is only a long-term revenue growth opportunity. B. It will encourage more businesses to leave a city. C. It will increase the demand for services. D. It will affect other tax collection measures. E. It will prevent the state from allowing cities to collect local income tax.