To many people, the phrase "states' rights" is a "code word" for
a. promotion of citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
b. unjustified criticism of states' popular "Jim Crow" laws.
c. states' usurpation of legitimate federal authority.
d. excessive deference to exaggerated claims of mistreatment of minorities.
e. promotion of racism.
E
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One of the largest drug cartels in Mexico, based out of the Mexican state of Michoacán, is __________
a. PEMEX b. La Familia c. La Maquiladora d. El Sexeno e. IFE
Which of the following is implied when it is said that city and county governmental units are "creatures of state government"?
A) It means that the local governments are given all-pervading powers by the U.S. Constitution. B) It means that the state governments can both give powers to and take powers from local governments. C) It means that the state governments are part of a confederal system. D) It means that the local governments are created by a special statute of the national government. E) It means that the local governments are part of a confederal system.
The example that Barbour and Wright employ to illustrate the influence of interest groups on American domestic policymaking is that the rules for ______.
a. student loan eligibility should probably be loosened but have not been because major banks object b. purchasing guns ought to be strengthened but have not been due to the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s lobbying c. Social Security eligibility should likely be tightened but have not been due to AARP’s efforts d. automotive emissions ought to be eased but have not due to outcry from car manufacturers e. Medicare and Medicaid should be revamped but have not due to lobbying from AARP
The issues that attract serious attention from public officials and other people actively involved in politics at the time collectively make the __________ agenda
a. news b. policy c. media— d. entrepreneurial