In the context of functions of government, which of the following is true of power?
A. Its exercise is always recognized as socially moral and is protected by law.
B. It involves gettingsomeone to do something that he or she would not otherwise do.
C. It necessarily involves the use of force.
D. It implies legal action.
E. Its exercise is universally illegal.
Answer: B
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A. small farmers and urban area workers B. Catholics and radical Reconstructionists C. African Americans and other minorities and conservative Republicans D. rural elites and leaders of mercantile, banking, and industry
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a. $2 billion b. $1 billion c. $500 million d. $241 million
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A. rescission process B. impoundment process C. backward mapping D. budget process
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a. reapportionment. b. cracking. c. redistricting. d. packing. e. pairing.