The idea that our constitutional structure should operate almost automatically with its various parts in balance relates to the writings of __________
a. Montesquieu
b. Isaac Newton
c. John Locke
d. James Madison
ANS: B
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With respect to the decisions of the Federal Reserve, __________
A) If the Fed allows too much money into circulation, deflation will result. B) Other states' monetary policies do not affect decisions of the Fed. C) Decisions about interest rates can affect foreign investment. D) Decisions are generally dependent upon the political process.
Only government has bureaucracy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Alexis de Tocqueville saw which of the following as a downside to America's political culture?
a. Americans are unwilling to accept those who don't assimilate into their culture. c. Despite believing that we live in an equal society, America is anything but. d. The widespread nature of shared beliefs limits outside political discussion.
Cost/benefit analysis is a useful tool in policy analysis. It can be used to ______.
A. forecast the likely impact of various possible policy alternatives B. provide information about the scope and nature of a problem C. analyze the efficiency of various possible policy alternatives D. judge the effectiveness of an implemented policy