What is required by the Constitution in order to properly reapportion seats in the House of Representatives to each state?
a. a two-thirds vote in the House
b. an executive order
c. a census
d. reapportionment occurs based on voter turnout
e. the population estimates provided by each state
ANS: C
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Despite state attempts to slow down deforestation, many find it difficult because
A) developed nations do not support such activities. B) lumber is economically valuable. C) no one is to blame. D) social pressures push towards deforestation. E) terrorists continue to start forest fires.
What is the form of taxation in which the organization that employs people are responsible for filing individual income taxes for their employees, that is, wages are taxed at the source of earnings?
A. consumption tax B. flat business tax C. comprehensive business income tax D. comprehensive payroll tax
The political regime in China is a:
a. dominant party regime b. personalist regime c. monarchy d. totalitarian communism