Which of the following is a general phenomenon in weak party states?
A. weak interest group systems
B. strong interest group systems
C. interest groups that exert no influence over the policy making process
D. strong competitive political parties
ANSWER: B
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a. the office building boom. b. the desire of young professionals to live in an urban setting. c. the growth of white-collar business tied to new technology. d. All of the above
Which of the following is true of the Civil War (1861-1865)?
A) It has contributed to the decrease in power of the national government. B) It did not grant black men the right to vote and own and operate businesses. C) It occurred because of the states' increased desire for regulating interstate commerce. D) It was a dispute over states' rights versus national supremacy. E) It was largely provoked by the issue of nuclear deals.
Which key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2013?
a. the provision denying federal benefits to same-sex couples b. the provision denying state benefits to same-sex couples c. the provision requiring states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states d. the provision mandating all religions, regardless of belief, to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies
Which of the following is an accurate description or characteristic of categorical grants?
A. They are reserved for special purposes such as health care for the poor, highway safety, or flood assistance. B. They impose strict policy changes on states in exchange for monetary assistance. C. They provide funds for broad categories of assistance, such as health care or law enforcement. D. They use mathematical calculations or demographic factors to allocate funds to states or localities. E. They provide funds for very narrow purposes and contain clear time frames for completion.