Community business elites have been weakened by a
a. nationalization of economic interests.
b. generational change.
c. high tax structure.
d. mass protest movement.
Question -2-Unlike older community elites, new elites tend to be
a. independent entrepreneurs.
b. citizens with an interest in community growth.
c. financially involved in the local economy.
d. elected officials.
Question -3-The new political elites seldom have a large financial stake in the community, and
a. they are not local business leaders or bankers.
b. they are not interested in economic growth.
c. they are often opposed to economic development.
d. All of the above are true.
Question -4-The device by which citizens can directly alter the laws or the constitution of their state is called the
a. initiative. c. recall.
b. referendum. d. voting.
Question -5-Examples of populist political reforms include all but which of the following?
a. Direct election of U.S. Senators c. Recall
b. Primary elections d. The income tax
Question -6-The debate over President Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 involved
a. the question of whether Congress has the power to coerce states by threatening to withhold funds.
b. the question of whether Congress can treat states differently than other employers in regards to health insurance.
c. the question of whether Congress has the power to make people buy health insurance.
d. All of the above are true.
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