What was significant about the 1994 congressional effort to convert Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) to a block grant?
a. It threatened civil penalties for state and local governments that didn't comply.
b. It was the first time an entitlement program was transformed into a block grant.
c. It was the result of a crosscutting mandate.
d. It was the first use of general revenue sharing.
b. It was the first time an entitlement program was transformed into a block grant.
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The first time a Texas governor served more than two terms was the
A) 1910s. B) 1920s. C) 1930s. D) 1940s. E) 1950s.
Which characteristics of government make it difficult for any one interest group to dominate government?
a. Separation of powers b. Checks and balances c. Appointed officials with fixed terms d. Elected officials responsible to different constituencies e. All of the above are true.
Civil liberties are the fundamental rights of a free society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The media are comprised of news sources, including all of the following EXCEPT
A) ?newspapers. B) ?television. C) ?personal correspondence. D) ?radio. E) ?the Internet.