The term welfare state describes a government that
a. has a communist government.
b. has more than thirty percent of its citizens on welfare programs.
c. uses taxpayers money to fund lawmakers salaries.
d. provides equal wealth to all of its citizens.
e. works to ensure the material and economic well-being of its citizens.
Question -2-Franklin Roosevelts proposal to redefine the relationship between citizens and government made the national government
a. abandon hope for aiding the people in the midst of their economic difficulties.
b. debt-free.
c. directly responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people.
d. lose power internationally.
e. the object of great mistrust among the people.
Question -3-The major downturn in the American economy that began in 1929 and lasted through the 1930s is called the
a. Fair Deal.
b. Great Depression.
c. Great Society.
d. New Deal.
e. Social Security system.
Question -4-One importance of dissenting opinions by Supreme Court justices is that they
a. give citizens access to the exchange of views that led to a decision.
b. characterize the chaotic nature of the judiciary.
c. establish precedents that lower courts are required to follow.
d. give less weight to the majority opinion.
e. provide supporting arguments for future appeals in the case.
Question -5-What has proven to be the most effective tool for the broader political community to influence the Supreme Court?
a. Appointing certain kinds of judges
b. Changing the size of the court
c. Impeaching judges
d. Limiting the jurisdiction of the courts
e. Refusing to enforce judicial decisions
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