Which is the oldest type of local government, adapted form a British unit of government, that is used in the United States?
a. county
b. city
c. province
d. shire
a. county
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Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for use of force under the Weinberger-Powell Doctrine?
a. Once troops are committed, they should be supported wholeheartedly. b. If the United States decides to commit forces overseas, it should have clearly defined political and military objectives. c. The commitment of U.S. forces should be a last resort. d. Public and congressional support for the use of force is unnecessary.
The Supreme Court began incorporating the Bill of Rights to the states in 1925, with a case involving ___________, and has done so as recently as 2010, with a case involving ____________.
A. cruel and unusual punishments; due process B. the right to bear arms; freedom of religion C. freedom of the press; due process D. freedom of speech; the right to bear arms E. freedom of speech; freedom of assembly
A local government such as a metropolitan transit commission that performs only one service is called a:
A. single purpose government. B. general purpose government. C. general commission. D. municipality.
Federalism refers to how power can be divided between _____
a. the central government and regional governments b. regional governments and local governments c. the central government and local governments d. the central government and neighboring countries e. regional governments and neighboring countries