Economics Mcqs
Federal legislation has sometimes been prompted by_____________________?

A. Outright opposition by state governments to federal law
B. A general lack of financial resources and professional expertise at the state level
C. Inefficiency and sluggishness of state administrations
D. All of the above

Enacting legislation__________________?

A. Is a slow and painful process
B. Involves negotiation and compromise
C. Sometimes pits the executive branch against the interests of the members of states and districts
D. All of the above

The third function of the legislative branch is________________?

A. Oversight
B. Ensuring that jobs are provided equally
C. Provide an opposition party to the administration in office
D. None of the above

The political process_______________?

A. Allows those representing minority views to try to become the majority
B. Favors those representing majority views
C. Allows those in positions of power to ignore the peoples wishes
D. None of the above

According to Marx which group constituted a ruling elite ?

A. The proletariat
B. The bourgeosiie
C. The workers for the owners of the means of production
D. The military

In C.Wright Mill,s view what group constitutes an elite ?

A. Church leaders and educators
B. The corporate rich only
C. High ranking military officers only
D. The military-industrial-governmental complex

The power elite are drawn from among the_______________?

A. Military and business leaders
B. Middle-class urban residents
C. Union leaders
D. Intellectuals

A pluralist in the U.S would maintain that___________________?

A. Power is spread through multiple centers
B. Policy reflects the wishes of a few elites
C. Significant decisions are made by the upper classes
D. Power is in the hands of a small homogeneous class of leaders