Of the following presidents, which one had NOT been a governor?
A. Jimmy Carter
B. Bill Clinton
C. Barack Obama
D. George W. Bush
E. Ronald Reagan
Answer: C
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The Latin root word for federalism, foedus, means
a. blood relationships. b. creed (belief). c. war. d. tie (bond). e. none of the above.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Lobbying is most accurately thought of as a singular process rather than an ongoing one. 2. Inside lobbying efforts focus on the content of a piece of legislation as well as the levels of funding for agencies and programs through the appropriation process. 3. Iron triangles are the coordinated and mutually beneficial activities of interest groups, Congress, and the bureaucracy to achieve a set of shared policy goals, sometimes against the general interests of society of the specific groups within it. 4. Interest groups rarely involve themselves in the election process.
With regard to the voucher system, skimming refers to ________
A. higher-achieving students opting out of public schools, leaving behind academically-struggling students B. increased competition among students resulting in improved performance C. the rise in demand for public schools among students who are academically good D. the decrease in motivation faced by students who struggle academically who eventually choose to leave E. the drastically decreasing performance of students in private schools
What conflict is summed up by the phrase "Jihad Versus McWorld"?
a. Islamic fundamentalism vs. global capitalism b. Authoritarianism vs. democracy c. Whether or not the end of the Cold War meant the end of ideological conflict d. The political and social conflicts between traditional societies or elements within societies and others who are heavily dependent on the latest technologies e. Particularism and tribalism vs. globalization