Reliance on property taxes encourages equality between wealthier and poorer communities

Which is a major reason that independent agencies were set up outside of the Cabinet departments?

a. to create a system of checks and balances b. because they do not fit well within Cabinet departments c. so they would be independent of the federal government d. so they could communicate more easily with news agencies

Based on what you know of media story preferences, which headline would be considered the least newsworthy?

a. Fire Fighter Rescues Child from Car Wreck b. George Clooney Arrested with Father c. Pro-Union Rally Turns Violent d. Unemployment Rates Remain Steady