Since the 1930s, governmental decision makers have relied heavily on public opinion polls
Indicate whether this statement is true or false?
Answer: TRUE
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What has been the result of regulatory policies designed to curb air pollution, such as the Clean Air Act?
a. Levels of air pollution have fallen only slightly, much to the disappointment of the Environmental Protection Agency. b. Levels of air pollution have continued to increase, despite the regulations. c. Levels of air pollution have fallen dramatically, though pollution has not been completely eliminated. d. Levels of air pollution have remained the same, though they probably would be higher without the government policies.
Because of the __ amendment, the necessary and proper clause was weakened.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements regarding the revenue structure of Texas is incorrect?
a. Businesses pay about fifteen percent of the total tax revenue. b. The general sales tax in Texas is assessed at 6.25 percent on goods and services. c. Texas has one of the most regressive tax structures in the nation. d. Heavy reliance on sales taxes gives Texas a very elastic revenue structure. e. The tax system puts an undue burden on those least able to pay.
What might explain the decrease in civil wars despite the increase in the number of states?
a. the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War b. Previous civil wars may have ended with the breakup of larger states into smaller ones. c. New states lack the legacy of colonialism that frequently led to civil war. d. Newer states tend to be democracies, which decreases the likelihood of civil war.