Under the "rule of capture," underground water is controlled by
A) individual landowners.
B) federal government.
C) state government.
D) county government.
A
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In recent years, bargaining and compromise between the president and Congress has grown much more difficult. Which of the following factors helps account for this change?
a. Decreased use of the filibuster b. Intense party competition for control of national institutions c. Increase in the number of signing statements d. Gerrymandering
Which of the following is true of political endorsements by interest groups?
A. They are relatively ineffective today. B. They are not very important because candidates can publicize the fact that their campaign is endorsed by groups but they cannot identify the specific source of the endorsement. C. They are important because the group can publicize its choices in its membership publications. D. They are a violation of campaign finance reform laws. E. They are allowed in local elections but forbidden in races for federal office.
According to its proponents, which of the following is a benefit of the proposed national sales tax?
a. Higher-income people would receive a rebate check at the beginning of each month to put toward their retirement. b. Those involved in illegal business activities would make a greater contribution to the legitimate economy through spending. c. The sales tax would, by its nature, be flat. d. The tax would be modestly progressive.
The Affordable Care Act of 2010, dubbed "ObamaCare" by some, is the most significant piece of health care legislation since Medicare and Medicaid was enacted into law in the 1960s. Which provision is NOT contained in the Affordable Health Care Act of 2010?
a. Requires insurance companies to extend dependant coverage until the dependant is 26 years of age b. Bans the practice of placing lifetime limits on how much insurance companies will pay for any individual throughout their life c. Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against those with a preexisting condition d. Requires coverage for legal and illegal immigrants e. Requires the establishment of health care exchanges so individuals and small businesses can purchase insurance more efficiently