Which of the following is NOT true of provincial governments in South Africa?
a. They are dependent upon the central government for their revenue.
b. They are generally seen as having weak and inefficient bureaucracies that result, at least in part, because of how these were created.
c. Although provincial legislatures may pass laws, the National Assembly can override these laws.
d. In provinces where the African National Congress (ANC) dominates, elections are a formality as the provincial premier is in reality appointed by the president.
e. They have little discretion when it comes to allocating monies as their expenditures are strictly dictated by national guidelines.
e
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The FCC
a. is the Federal Communications Commission created by Congress in 1939 to regulate the airwaves. b. was disbanded in 1987 and no longer regulates the airwaves. c. ensures that some stations operate while others are censored. d. reinstated the Fairness Doctrine in 1997 . e. is the Federal Classification Committee and regulates classification of different types of radio programming.
Which of the following could be seen as evidence in support of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare?
a. Private insurance companies are adequate to provide health care coverage to nearly all Americans. b. Uninsured Americans have access to health care because hospitals are required to treat patients with life-threatening conditions. c. Health care costs have risen substantially over the past few decades. d. Health care costs have remained stable over the past few decades. e. Health care costs have declined over the past few decades.
How do American and Canadian views differ on the size of government?
a. Americans believe the government is too small, while Canadians feel that government intrudes on individual privacy. b. As similar democratic nations located in North America, both Americans and Canadians feel that government is too large. c. Americans and Canadians generally agree that government should be larger, funding welfare programs such as Medicaid and Food Stamps. d. Many Americans believe government is too large, while Canadians recognize that government has a pivotal role to play and accept higher taxes.
Explain how the Occupy and Tea Party movements in the United States shaped political discourse and public opinion. Be sure to note the mechanisms behind the movements (i.e., social media, organization, etc.).
What will be an ideal response?