Which of the following statements is true of "new" new federalism?
a. The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed to limit state powers.
b. It came about as a consequence of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs.
c. Devolution was pushed through by Democrats in all sectors of policymaking.
d. States got more freedom with federal grants in exchange for handling more social service programs.
Answer: D
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Tipping takes place
A. when a substantial group of voters switches party allegiance. B. when increasing numbers of voters call themselves "independents." C. when a group that is becoming more numerous over time grows large enough to change the political balance in a state. D. as a result of immigration or differential birth rates. E. only in countries that employ a multi-party system.
There are ________ federal judicial circuits
a. eight b. eleven c. thirteen d. twenty-seven e. thirty-two
Critics of the responsible party model claim that __________
a. it has contributed to the vilification of the word compromise b. it causes unneeded tension between Democrats and Republicans c. it is unwise because it is not subject to constitutional constraints d. it is too simple for the complexity and diversity of American society
A __________ tax is one by which the government takes a greater share of the income of the rich than of the poor
a. progressive b. proportional c. regressive d. transfer