Which of the following is an example of "luck" that limited Texas's exposure to the ravages of the Civil War?
A. official French support of the Confederacy
B. Maximilian's long reign in Mexico
C. Native American occupation west of the Balcones Escarpment
D. the successful show of force by the army of General Banks
Answer: C
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a. image b. controversial topics c. only important issues d. rhetoric e. popular topics
Principal–agent problems, slack, and drift are most associated with which of the following statements?
a. Bureaucrats' interests may not coincide with those of the president or Congress. b. Bureaucrats often lack discretion when implementing policies. c. Bureaucrats usually follow the wishes of the president and Congress. d. Bureaucrats lack the necessary expertise to implement policy. e. Legislation is usually very specific on how policies should be implemented.