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codyclark

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Which of the following is NOT true about Brazil's subnational governments?
 
  a. Although subnational governments were initially successful in deflecting additional spending responsibilities for health, education, and infrastructure programs, recent reforms have forced them to adopt a greater share of the financial burden in such areas.
  b. An indication of the power of state governments in the Brazilian system can be seen in the fact that many key pieces of reform legislation have been watered down.
  c. The bicameral legislatures of states are often dominated by the supporters of the governor.
  d. Political decentralization allowed some subnational governments to create innovative policies.
  e. Even the most underdeveloped subnational governments in Brazil can promote industrial investment, employment, and social services.

Question 2

The 2009 federal stimulus package is the most recent example of distributing federal countercyclical aid dollars to the states and localities. This package alleviated about __________ of state budget deficits.
 
  a. 25 percent
  b. 12.5 percent
  c. 40 percent
  d. 50 percent


AISCAMPING

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c


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