The comparative method was used as early as the fourth century B.C. by

The comparative method was used as early as the fourth century B.C. by
 
  a. Lijphart.
  b. Montesquieu.
  c. Barrington Moore.
  d. Aristotle.

 Q. 2

The process by which cities are established by citizens is incorporation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 3

Political goods are defined as
 
  a. corporate needs whose fulfillment makes government valuable.
  b. the core responsibilities, obligations and duties of citizens.
  c. the functions and purposes for which government exists.
  d. the ability of a state to actively participate in the international community.

 Q. 4

With Governor Brown's realignment of responsibilities shared by state and local governments, the state took over some of the responsibilities previously allocated to counties.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

 Q. 5

What term is used interchangeably to describe the institutions that govern a state and the style and direction taken by the process of administration?
 
  a. regime
  b. government
  c. political system
  d. administration

 Q. 6

The largest single source of revenue for California counties is
 
  a. state and federal aid.
  b. sales taxes.
  c. property taxes.
  d. service charges.

 Q. 7

The modern __________ is best defined as a legal and political entity with territory, sovereignty, independence, and legitimacy.
 
  a. country
  b. nation
  c. government
  d. state

 Q. 8

Which type of tax was the biggest source of local revenues before voters passed Proposition 13 in 1978?
 
  a. income tax
  b. property tax
  c. sin taxes
  d. sales taxes