In liberal democracies, political power __________.
A. is concentrated rather than distributed
B. is distributed rather than concentrated
C. resides in the hands of a small and privileged group of people
D. resides in the hands of the most wealthy
Answer: B
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a. the administration of George W. Bush took no economic action. b. the administration of George W. Bush took over two automobile companies and seized bailed banks. c. the administration of George W. Bush purchased the nation's largest insurance company (AIG). d. Both options (b) and (c) are true.
Which of the following were historically strong contributors to the success and influence of conservative Democrats in Texas?
a. The oil and gas industry b. Large farm and ranch owners c. Owners and publishers of large newspapers d. Veterans e. All of the above are true.
At the beginning of each regular legislative session, the governor is required by the constitution to do which of the following?
a. deliver the State of the State address b. deliver the State of the Union address c. submit his proposed biennial state budget d. submit in writing his proposed executive pieces of legislation
Which of the following explains why the federal government bureaucracy exists?
A. Bureaucrats work in different branches of the government irrespective of their area of expertise. B. Congress, over time, has delegated certain tasks to specialists. C. In a bureaucracy, the power to act resides in the person rather than in the position. D. In a bureaucracy, people are hired on the basis of their work experience instead of merit. E. In a bureaucracy, different operating procedures are followed depending on circumstances.