Which of the following is defined as a type of local government established for a specific geographic area and for a specific purpose such as education, flood control, or public utility service?

a. mayor-council government
b. municipal government
c. single-member district
d. special district

Answer: D

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In which of the following types of countries would a unitary constitution be most appropriate?

A. a territorially large country B. a country with a population with conflicting political ideologies C. a country with a relatively homogeneous population D. a country with an ethically and linguistically diverse population E. a country with many conflicting religious divisions

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The Supreme Court has ruled that freedom of expression is a fundamental right. May government restrict freedom of expression?

a. No. The Constitution prohibits all government infringements of freedom of speech. b. Yes, if government can show that a restriction fulfills a legitimate public purpos e. c. Yes, but only if the government can demonstrate a compelling public interest in restricting freedom of expression. d. State government can restrict freedom of speech, but the national government cannot. e. Yes, but only if the government applies the restrictions evenly throughout society.

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