Which of the following best explains why governments all over the world are involved in providing some form of social insurance or welfare?
A. to promote private sector insurance
B. to ensure a free market
C. to avoid immigration
D. to minimize risks of market failures
E. to ensure generation of foreign direct investment
D
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An adverse effect of federal highway construction was the ______________.
A. destruction of public schools that stood in the way of construction B. elimination of already scarce housing in minority communities C. immediate gentrification brought about by new transportation routes D. violent conflict between protestors and construction workers
In the 2006, the Democrats took control of the House, but not the Senate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these scenarios is an example of divided government?
A) The federal government imposes a mandate on all state governments. B) Third parties interrupt the election results for democrats and republicans. C) The president decides to veto legislation that has been passed through Congress. D) ?The elected president is a democrat but Congress is controlled by republicans. E) Gridlock prevents the passage of legislation through Congress.
Today, the nation's 54 million African Americans represent about 17 percent of the U.S. population, the largest single minority group.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)