Which of the following best describes the proposed reform of decentralization?
a. More privatization would be used to save the federal government money.
b. States or regional and local offices, which are more closely connected to local issues and client populations, would be given greater independence and authority.
c. Large agencies would be broken down into many smaller agencies, because organizations with fewer people tend to operate more efficiently.
d. Decentralizing the bureaucracy would provide a check on congressional and judicial power, because more of the government's responsibilities would fall into the private sector.
b
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Which of the following statements is true of the procedure of voting for governors in the majority of U.S. states?
A. It allows more than one candidate to contest from a single party. B. It allows the splitting of electoral votes. C. It is held at the district level. D. It takes place on a statewide, winner-take-all basis. E. It makes it easier for third-party candidates to win.
Regarding tolerance, Americans are generally ______.
a. supportive of general issues such as free speech but less supportive when asked to extend rights to unpopular groups b. very intolerant c. less tolerant the more educated they are d. unwilling to share their views on tolerance