When the activities of one group or individual impose costs on others for which there is no compensation, this is an externality

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


True

Political Science

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Sarah is a Texas lawyer working for Jerry Branson Law, a sole proprietorship. Her monthly income is $450. Sarah is a teetotaler who frequents the racino in Louisiana Downs to wager on horse races

In the context of Texas taxation, which of the following statements is true? a. Sarah pays an annual tax of $200. b. Jerry Branson Law pays franchise taxes. c. Sarah is exempted from paying all forms of sales tax. d. Sarah spends a large part of her income paying alcoholic beverage taxes.

Political Science

Although early studies of American public opinion and voting found low information levels, they also found that Americans were pretty good at

A) working the system to get the policies that they desired. B) contacting candidates on a regular basis. C) discussing complex political issues. D) employing cues to select policies, parties, and candidates that most nearly reflected their values and interests. E) explaining the workings of government and major currents in law.

Political Science

The earliest political parties in the United States developed around

a. disagreements over civil rights and the decision of the United States to create a series of military alliances. b. the desire to abolish slavery and build a powerful military that could project the strength of the United States across the globe. c. measures designed to foster economic development and disagreements over whether the United States should have stronger ties with England or France. d. the decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory and whether the United States should try to form a political union with Canada to counter European influence in North America.

Political Science

Before the Chancellor in Germany can assume power, he or she must receive a legislative vote of confidence

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science