A 2012 survey found that about two-thirds of Americans disagreed with __________
a. the belief that individuals should be treated equally, regardless of group membership or other characteristics
b. the concept that government actions should reflect the will of the people
c. the idea that success in life is mostly determined outside an individual's control
d. the opinion that the government should definitely be involved in reducing income differences between the rich and the poor
e. the statement that some people have more in-born ability to learn
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Which of the following is not among the usual purposes of federalism?
A. bringing government closer to the people B. protecting the interests of minorities C. decreasing the saliency of regional identity D. limiting the power of the executive
Which term best describes goods that are made available only to those who join or contribute to a group?
A) collective benefits B) selective benefits C) social benefits D) material rewards
In the 1980s, states raised the minimum drinking age to 21. What role did the federal government play in bringing this about?
a. Congress required states to raise the drinking age as a condition for receiving federal highway funding. b. The president issued an executive order requiring states to raise the drinking age. c. The Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating state laws that allowed drinking by people under 21. d. Congress made raising the drinking age an eligibility requirement for a competitive grant program.
The only Constitutional Amendment to be repealed was the 18th Amendment, which dealt with
a. abortion and birth control b. the death penalty c. alcoholic beverages d. due process e. the electoral college