Some critics of cutbacks to public assistance programs often criticize

Some critics of cutbacks to public assistance programs often criticize
 
  a. governors for vetoing legislation that is detrimental to the poor.
  b. state legislatures for catering to the needy.
  c. the wealthy for being too politically organized.
  d. low wages that put a strain on social welfare programs.

 Q. 2

California judges may be removed by
 
  a. the governor or the voters.
  b. the Commission on Judicial Performance or the voters.
  c. the legislature.
  d. the governor and the legislature together.

 Q. 3

In Washington, California, Oregon, Florida, Nevada, and Vermont, the state's minimum wage
 
  a. is set at 8.25 and hour.
  b. is set according to the occupation.
  c. is indexed to the rate of inflation.
  d. is lower than the federal minimum wage.

 Q. 4

Most California judges first gain their posts through
 
  a. election.
  b. appointment by the Commission on Judicial Appointments.
  c. appointment by the governor.
  d. appointment by the California Supreme Court.

 Q. 5

According to a study conducted by the New York Times in 2009 on the variation in government aid across the states,
 
  a. there is widespread fraud in the distribution of state unemployment benefits.
  b. only the Wisconsin Works (W-2) Program saved the state money.
  c. individuals eligible for Food Stamps had the most difficulty enrolling in the program.
  d. states have very different requirements that individuals must meet in order to be eligible for public assistance.

 Q. 6

The court of final appeal in California is the
 
  a. justice court.
  b. court of appeals.
  c. superior court.
  d. supreme court.