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Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying? A. Lobbying ensures that lawmakers are well funded for the next election. B. Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers. C. Lobbying creates an advantage in government for wealthier citizens and corporations. D. Lobbying reduces opportunities for corruption in government because it reduces the role…

How does the government pay for roads, schools, and emergency services? A. They are funded through non-profits B. They are funded through taxes. C. They are funded through charitable donations. D. None of the above Answer: B. They are funded through taxes. Basic amenities such as roads, schools and the emergency services are mainly paid…

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have 1. a judge and jury 2. a judge only 3. a jury only 4. a panel of judges Answer: 1. a judge and jury Many courts of general jurisdiction involve a judge and a jury in the distribution of justice. This system commonly known as the adversarial system enables…

Are the buying and selling of stocks centralized activities? Why or why not? A. Yes, the New York Stock Exchange is the principal exchange for the nations of the world. B. No, people can buy stocks anywhere, and they do not need to go through a market. C. Yes, the world’s stock markets are coordinated…

Question:- which two habits are the most important for building wealth and becoming a millionaire? Answer: Regardless of what people would like to believe, it is impossible to purchase a million-dollar ticket, and thus, the two universal habits of wealth building include regular saving and investing, as well as, lifelong learning and improvement of one’s…

Who designates the process for transferring command? A. The Command Staff B. The Incident Commander for previous operational period C. The Section Chiefs D. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Answer: D. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident   The jurisdiction or organisation with main involvement in…

In the first sentence of the passage, the author refers to “antisocial gamers” primarily to A. suggest that gamers could benefit from instruction in interpersonal communication B. acknowledge a belief that is likely to be held by some of her audience C. characterize her audience as thoughtful people who would be unlikely to stereotype others…

How can the principle of overload be applied to a sport, such as tennis or basketball? Answer: The overload principle is something that can be used especially in the case of tennis or basketball and can add to the enhancement of the athlete’s abilities. This principle proposes that for the body to develop to the…

Which of the following statements is true of DoD unclassified data? A) It is publicly accessible. B) It is classified as confidential. C) It is restricted to authorized personnel. D) It requires top-secret clearance for access. Answer: C) It is restricted to authorized personnel. The Department of Defense (DoD) data are not public data when…

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder? A. Cara is quick to anger and is incapable of dealing with a situation in which she is not the center of attention. B. Cara is submissive and physically clings to the people around her. C. Cara does not initiate conversations with other children,…