Today, unequal distribution of wealth and income in the United States results in __________
a. estate redistribution laws
b. laws of primogeniture
c. political divisions and conflicts
d. similar ideologies across the entire income spectrum
c
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The Republican Party has always had a significant electoral advantage in the South
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In comparison to German labor unions, Japanese unions are
a. weaker b. stronger c. at the same level of strength
Which of the following statements about the selection of Supreme Court justices is FALSE?
A) The president usually relies on the Attorney General and the Department of Justice to identify and screen candidates for the Court. B) Senators play a greater role in the recruitment of Supreme Court justices than in the selection of lower court judges. C) The president usually operates under fewer constraints in nominating members to the Supreme Court than to the lower courts. D) Candidates for nomination to the Supreme Court usually keep a low profile. E) none of the above
Which of the following is a possible solution to the problem of long-term solvency in the Social Security program?
a. increasing the Social Security taxes withheld from employees b. decreasing the states' financial contribution c. decreasing the minimum retirement age d. ensuring that there are fewer workers per retiree