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leilurhhh

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Why do state term limits often hinder state independence from the federal government?
 
  a. Term limits encourage lawmakers to take more federal money.
  b. Too many people are elected without sufficient understanding of state laws.
  c. New legislators are more susceptible to corruption.
  d. Lawmakers have to leave office before they can gain the expertise needed for genuine deliberation and to protect state prerogatives.
  e. The federal government can pressure inexperienced lawmakers more effectively.

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely to contribute to the fact that Americans tend to know more about their federal government than their local government?
 
  a. Poor quality of the education system
  b. Tendency of media networks to provide more coverage of federal proceedings
  c. Laws passed by Congress requiring state meetings to be closed to the public
  d. Corruption at the local level
  e. Interference from the federal government



Sierray

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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