What has been critical in obtaining the right to go to good public schools in the United States? ...

What has been critical in obtaining the right to go to good public schools in the United States?
 
  A) Getting the right to vote B) Living in a wealthy state C) Living in a city
   D) Becoming a citizen E) Having significant personal wealth

Question -2-

Designating budgetary funds for a specific use is called
 
  A) earmarking. B) staging. C) allotment. D) funding. E) cloture.

Question -3-

Agencies that have quasi-judicial regulatory responsibilities and are designed to be free from presidential interference are called
 
  A) autonomous regulatory agencies.
   B) independent commissions.
   C) independent regulatory agencies.
   D) judicial oversight boards.
   E) cabinet departments.

Question -4-

The murder rate in the United States is much higher than in many other countries.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question -5-

Which of the following programs are based on the insurance principle?
 
  A) Social Security and Medicare B) Social Security and food stamps
   C) The Earned Income Tax Credit and food stamps
   D) Medicaid and food stamps E) The Earned Income Tax Credit and welfare

Question -6-

Which is the role a representative plays when acting in accordance with his or her own best judgment to decide what is best for the country?
 
  A) Advocate B) Delegate C) Representative D) Trustee E) Leader