Shared identities, through their influence on ______ and ______, play an important role in ensuring a well-functioning state.

Which of the following is NOT an argument for federalism put forward by its supporters?

a) Federalism has less inequality between regions than a unitary system. b) Federalism promotes diversity. c) Federalism encourages people to be more involved with their government because the government is physically closer. d) Federalism allows decisions to be made by officials who are more aware of local conditions.

Some local governments have adopted an approach to economic development called linkaging, in which

a. they use large-scale commercial development projects to accomplish social objectives. b. those who profit as developers must agree to share profits with the campaign war chest of local officials. c. local government and developers share in the cost of projects. d. local government treasuries share in the developers' profit.