Arthur Schlesinger is a prominent historian who thinks that:
A. America is a homogenous society.
B. contemporary ethnic, cultural, and gender politics threaten to balkanize American politics.
C. virtually everything is getting better in the U.S., contrary to what is reported in the press.
D. America is in danger of becoming a melting pot.
Question 2
The text argues that state and local governments:
A. directly affect how well or poorly we live.
B. have no impact on how well we live.
C. have some impact on how well we live but not as much impact as the national government.
D. directly affect people's lives in some states but not in others.