The sharp differences in wealth of citizens in different states and consequent variation in taxable resources available for given states' programs are _________________
A) an encouragement of the "laboratories of democracy"
B) an example of lack of accountability
C) an example of strengthening individual liberty through division of powers
D) a disadvantage of federalism causing disparate programs for citizens of different states
E) an example of reliance of courts to define the nature of federalism
D
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David, a university student, moved from Tarrant County to Hays County in August of the academic school year in an election year. For David to vote in the upcoming November election in Hays County, he must __________.
A. re-register with his new address at least 30 days before the election B. have voted in the preceding primary election C. call the local political party of his choice to obtain a ballot at least 30 days before the election D. send a registered letter to the elections division of Tarrant County notifying them of his move at least 30 days before the election
How, and using what criteria, do the media decide which stories to include in their papers and broadcasts?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is an example of an ideological interest group?
A) The National Education Association B) The Club for Growth C) The National Grange D) The Farm Bureau E) The American Medical Association
Which of the following statements best captures the current condition of the Supreme Court?
A. The Supreme Court is in perpetual session and hears cases throughout the entire year. B. Supreme Court justices' demanding caseload leaves them little time to review the latest law reviews, and they have been frequently criticized for their failure to keep abreast of legal developments. C. Supreme Court justices are a close-knit group who meet regularly to discuss the latest court cases and the fine details of the law. D. Each Supreme Court justice is expected to review appellants' cases personally and to write their legal opinions without assistance. E. Supreme Court justices rarely interact on a personal level and depend upon their clerks to assist them with many of their functions.