What does the phrase "separation of powers" mean?
a. power is divided between the states and the people
b. power is divided between the people and the government
c. power is concentrated in the executive and the legislative branches of government
d. power is divided among the three branches of government
d. power is divided among the three branches of government
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Presidential campaigns begin shortly after the midterm elections, if not earlier, because
a. it is important for the candidates to engage the public while the public is still excited about politics—like right after the midterm elections. b. most presidential primaries now take place very early in the election year. c. the public is especially tuned in to politics during the fall because of the free time associated with the Thanksgiving Holiday. d. presidential candidates are often members of the House, so once the election for the House has ended, the members of the House who want to run for president can focus on that race.
According to the Laffer curve, which of the following statements is true?
a. A sufficiently high tax rate encourages productivity. b. Cutting taxes will suppress the economy. c. If the government cuts marginal tax rates, revenue goes down. d. If the government raises marginal tax rates, revenue goes up.
For a bill to reach the senate floor, a two-thirds support is needed from the senate members
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the text as one of the major designs in program evaluation research?
A) the status survey B) a randomized control-group design C) a single-group, time-series design D) a pretest-posttest design