Powers used by states to protect and provide for their safety, health, and general welfare are called ______ powers.

The standard socioeconomic model of participation chiefly refers to

A) age, race, and education. B) gender, ethnicity, and income. C) race, income, and religion. D) age, education, and political interest. E) education, income, and occupation.

What is a reason that one-party control of both houses of Congress and the presidency does not ensure efficient policy making?

a. obstructionist tactics by the minority party  b. the cumbersome nature of the legislative process  c. a hostile attitude by the media  d. the president’s concern with his or her legacy