Which level of government plays the intermediary role in the system’s finances by, among other things, managing programs at one level of government and distributing aid to yet another level of government?

Populist rulers in Latin American often relied on ______ to ensure political support.

a. clientelism b. ideological appeals c. significant policy changes d. strong party organizations

The goal of tax policy is to determine the most effective way of meeting the nation’s revenue obligations without harming other public policy goals. Which type of tax policy leaves poorer and middle-class people with more money to spend?

a. Progressive tax policy b. Regressive tax policy c. Excise tax policy d. Effective tax policy