Which model applies the notion that the best policy is one that maximizes total utility, with that utility considered in economic terms?

A. iron triangle
B. Pareto optimal analysis
C. cost-benefit analysis
D. rational choice analysis


C. cost-benefit analysis

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A. struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. B. plagued by inadequate local government funding. C. enacted by the Section 8 program. D. shown to be inadequate during the Great Depression.

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A senior staff person in the Department of Justice who plays a key role in determining which cases to appeal and how to shape appellate arguments is called

a. the solicitor general. b. the Seventh Circuit. c. the head judge. d. amicus curiae. e. associate justice.

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Coordination problems

a. can be solved by larger groups by designating and following a leader. b. generally decrease as groups get larger because the stakes are lower. c. represent a trade-off with the prisoner’s dilemma. d. are unique to English-speaking countries.

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The Tenth Amendment is a key driver of dual federalism.

A. True B. False

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