Exam 21: State and Local Politics

Widespread use of the Internet has helped increase tax revenues in most communities.

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common jobs held by employees of state and local governments?

Citizen opposition to having a drug treatment clinic or a prison in their neighborhood is an example of

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

What percentage of state expenditures in 2007 went to corrections?

More than 50% of the local population usually participates in town meetings.

What legislative restriction is often called the "no cup of coffee" rule?

Which of the following is NOT a function of state and local governments?

A NIMBY reaction is most likely to be triggered in a community when it is announced that

Proposals to raise taxes, cut school funding, or build low-income housing are likely to spur political participation in small communities.

Lobbyists may have greater influence in state legislatures than in Congress because

What was the percentage of Hispanics who lived in the West as of 2008?

Because they generally wish to avoid controversy and criticism that might divide a community, mayors and city officials often do NOT engage in _______________ policies.

In which government do citizens usually have the highest level of trust?

Power elite theory asserts that there are a variety of different people active in different policy areas.

Why are professional associations so concerned with public policy?

Redistributive policies tend to favor the poor.

Despite tragic evidence-such as the failure of the levees in New Orleans-that the country's infrastructure is in dire need of attention, the cost of repairs or replacements is generally beyond most states' fiscal capacity.

What state-administered federal program is responsible for providing health care coverage for poor Americans?

The Beauticians Aid Association, the Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, and the Institute of Dry Cleaning are examples of professional associations.