When can decisions of state supreme courts be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
a. Only if there is an issue involving federal law or the U.S. Constitution
b. Same as (a) and when two or more states have conflicting laws
c. Same as (a) and (b) and when the issue is whether the state constitution is being violated
d. On any issue
a
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What three socializing agents are discussed in the textbook?
a. the family, the media, and political parties b. the family, the schools, and the political parties c. the media, the schools, and the family d. the schools, the family, and politicians
Which of the following is NOT true about Brazil's subnational governments?
a. Although subnational governments were initially successful in deflecting additional spending responsibilities for health, education, and infrastructure programs, recent reforms have forced them to adopt a greater share of the financial burden in such areas. b. An indication of the power of state governments in the Brazilian system can be seen in the fact that many key pieces of reform legislation have been watered down. c. The bicameral legislatures of states are often dominated by the supporters of the governor. d. Political decentralization allowed some subnational governments to create innovative policies. e. Even the most underdeveloped subnational governments in Brazil can promote industrial investment, employment, and social services.