Richard Hofstadter argues that the founders’ theory of government was based on the assumption that

a. human beings are altruistic.
b. human beings are self interested.
c. democracies could last for centuries.
d. unitary systems of government are superior to federal systems.

b. human beings are self interested.

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A) Libertarianism B) Populism C) Socialism D) Conservatism E) Liberalism

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Performance reviews of state agencies are currently conducted by the __________.

A. Legislative Budget Board B. elected officeholders of the plural executive C. comptroller of public accounts D. Texas legislature

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