The decline in the French executive's power in recent years can be explained by all of the following factors EXCEPT
a. a constitutional amendment that proclaims the organization of the French state to be decentralized.
b. the reduced role of the state in economic affairs.
c. judicial review.
d. the transfer of power to subnational governments.
e. the passage of laws that have resulted in stronger committees in the French parliament.
Q. 2User fees are local government responses to federal and/or state requirements to offer services without _____.
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Q. 3Most of France's international trade is with
a. its former colonies in Africa and Asia.
b. other member-states of the European Union.
c. the United States.
d. Japan.
e. China.
Q. 4Pragmatic federalism requires state and local governments to implement federal policies through a complex mix of _____.
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Q. 5All of the following are TRUE of the status of women in France EXCEPT
a. they are entitled to generous maternity leaves.
b. they find it easier to work due to the government-funded high-quality child care.
c. the proportion of female managers in France is among the lowest in industrial countries.
d. the wage gap between men and women is 20 percent.
e. All of the statements are true.
Q. 6Centralized federalism suggests state dependency on ______.
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Q. 7Which of the following is NOT correct about employment in France?
a. The unemployment rate for those with an immigrant background is double that of other French citizens.
b. Younger people are more likely to be unemployed than older people in France.
c. France has never had a significant unemployment problem because the state has historically provided at least part-time employment opportunities to those over 16.
d. The proportion of women managers in France is among the lowest of all industrial countries.
e. About 10 percent of French employees are union members.
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