In the United States, the top one-fifth (or 20 percent) of income recipients earns
a. about the same as its percentage of the population.
b. about a quarter (~25 percent) of all income.
c. about half (~50 percent) of all income.
d. about two-thirds (~67 percent) of all income.
C
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Which of these is the defining characteristic of a federal system of government?
A) Elected representatives make decisions for the nation B) Power is divided between central and regional bodies C) Separate branches have different areas of responsibilities D) Legislative actions are limited by a set of written guidlines
What describes the pattern of interest group involvement in electoral activities in Texas?
A. Interest groups are primarily concerned with supporting their "friends" rather than with ideological purity. B. Interest groups typically focus on a wide range of political issues. C. Interest groups spread their support widely across all legislators evenly. D. Interest groups regularly run candidates for office under the groups' labels.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an example of ________
a. a grassrootsorganization b. a bureaucratic agency c. an office in the White House d. a congressional committee e. an elitist organization with strong political influence
Which of the following best describes the makeup of the legislature in the United States?
A. unicameral B. parliamentary C. unichamber D. executive E. bicameral