A system found in some European nations in which full access to health care is provided to citizens at government expense, is known as ______________________

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.

Projects that bring improvements to or spend money in a representative's district are called __________

A) pork barrel B) log rolling C) whip projects D) flood control

Which of these is an example of direct democracy?

a. A small town's school board approving a new high school design b. The state legislature voting to increase funding for school construction c. The Senate confirming a new head of the U.S. Department of Education d. Voters at an annual town meeting deciding whether or not to build a new high school

Which of the following states has done the most to shift the burden of public school funding from local property taxes to state-level taxes?

A. New Jersey B. Texas C. Missouri D. Michigan