A legal status that gives municipalities more autonomy in establishing tax rates and providing services is known as which of the following?

Higher levels of support for George W. Bush’s foreign policy from regular churchgoers than those who go to church less frequently is an example of the _____________ in public opinion.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Which of the following is true of social contract theory?

A. It views the consent of the people as the source of legitimate governmental authority. B. It views political power as being held by a few individuals in leadership positions in large businesses. C. It argues that public opinion should have a minimal influence on government policy. D. It played no role in the thinking of the founders of American democracy.