Melissa responds to a survey questionnaire every few weeks. Each survey is on a different topic such as her recycling behaviors and her view on gun control. What kind of study is this an example of?

Which of the following is NOT a budget reality?

a. It is easy to start a new program and almost impossible to end it. b. It is easy to vote for programs that benefit people now and are paid for later. c. Almost every budget action tends to benefit one sector and hurt another. d. Every spending line in a budget has vocal opponents; advocates are rare.

Which of the following courts are the final arbiters of state law and constitutions?

a. federal courts b. trial courts c. municipal courts d. state courts