According to theorists, what happens to political institutions as they become more modern?

A) Their infrastructures crumble under labyrinthine bureaucracy.
B) They become more specialized, complex, and differentiated.
C) They grow broader in scope and focus.
D) They establish a militaristic presence and harsh economic policies.


B

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A. gentrification; displacement B. immigration; outmigration C. redevelopment; transiency D. rejuvenation; profit sharing

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A. general obligation bonds B. revenue bonds C. industrial development bonds D. municipal bonds

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a. how efficiently administrators have matched resources to needs. b. how well citizens rate the service they receive from government agencies. c. how well administrators demonstrate a capacity for managerial control. d. how effectively administrators' work has engaged citizens in the governance process.

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