Which best describes the recent history of environmental policymaking in the United States?
A. not much activity until the mid-1980s followed by a period of significant policymaking activity that continues today
B. much policymaking activity in the late 1960s through 1970s followed by a long period of gridlock and incremental changes
C. period of incremental policy change followed by numerous significant policies enacted in the 1990s
D. period of incremental policy change followed by high level of regulation
B. much policymaking activity in the late 1960s through 1970s followed by a long period of gridlock and incremental changes
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In the United States, the relationship between a state and its local governments is best characterized as a(n) __________ system
a. unitary b. federal c. restrictive d. cooperative
The unfair treatment of members of majority groups, often resulting from preferential policies enacted by the legislature, intended to remedy prior discrimination against members of minority groups is ______________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to John Mueller, what is the relationship between partisanship and public opinion on the Iraq War?
a. Compared to the Korean and Vietnam wars, partisan differences in support for the war are relatively minor. b. The partisan divide over the Iraq War is much greater than for any military action over the past fifty years. c. Independents are more supportive of the war than either Republicans or Democrats. d. There is little relationship between partisanship and the degree of support for the Iraq War.
An increased demand on Social Security and Medicare in the U.S. can be linked to the
A) declining birth rate. B) increasing number of apathetic voters. C) declining income of workers 20 to 35 years old. D) increasing number of immigrants. E) increasing number of senior citizens.