The costless consumption by a large number of individuals of a public good that results in its ruination is called ______.
A. a tragedy of the commons
B. a perfectly elastic supply curve
C. an imperfect market solution
D. institutional rigidity
Answer: A
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How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?
a. in leading public opinion to support their policy agendas b. through the impoundment of funds to prevent the implementation of specific laws c. in leading public opinion to support signing statements on key pieces of legislation d. in selecting majority and minority leaders in Congress
The initial period of presidential goodwill ______.
A. is marked by high levels of national support and presidents increasingly speak to bipartisan audiences B. has gotten shorter because of partisan polarization as opponents quickly swing to disapproval so presidents often speak to audiences of like-minded partisans C. has gotten longer because political polarization has decreased, and there is a greater interest in resolving political gridlock D. has never really existed in the United States because presidential elections are partisan affairs so his opponents are not interested in cooperation
Which of the following statement(s) is correct about felony defendants?
a. violators of the criminal law come from all social and economic classes. b. defendants are often powerless. c. defenders are younger, less educated, and poorer than the average American. d. a, b, and c. e. only b and c
Outline the main steps a bill takes to become a law, noting the differences between the House and Senate. Why it is so much easier for a bill to be killed than passed?
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