In 2013, the official poverty rate was __________ percent.
a. 10.4
b. 14.5
c. 18.3
d. 8.2
Ans: b. 14.5
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Even minor disputes in lower courts can be costly and time-consuming because __________. a. there are so few courthouses and people typically have to drive a long way to get to one
a. there are so few courthouses and people typically have to drive a long way to get to one b. they often require professional assistance from a lawyer c. budget cuts in the federal government have led to staff reductions in judges' offices d. most decisions reached in courts go through so many appeals before ever being fully resolved
When structuring the nature of political conflict and debate, what might political parties do?
a. screen out the demands of fringe individuals or groups
b. include everyone in the political debates, even fringe individuals or groups
c. pursue only the public policy goals that party leaders care about
d. use every means to contribute to the discussion of policy alternatives, even adding false information in political discussion
e. work to make opposing parties obsolete in political discussion
The goal of the Progressive Movement in California was to
a. reform education. b. control the railroads and the stock market. c. reduce the power of corrupt political parties and rich corporations that spent large amounts of money to control politicians. d. reduce the number of immigrants.
Which of the following is NOT located in a typical U.S. embassy?
a. a CIA station b. a NSA station c. military attachés d. commercial and agricultural attachés e. an FBI station