Which statement below best describes the Jacksonian Age?

Which of the following is NOT a precursor of fiscal stress?

A. when cities have a large and growing tax base B. when cities have large municipal payrolls C. when cities have large socially dependent populations D. when cities have heavy tax burdens

The fate of the governor's budget is generally dependent on all of the following EXCEPT ________

A. his or her general political power B. the number of times he or she is called to testify at legislative budget hearings C. public reactions to recommendations D. the degree of support he or she receives from department heads