In which of the following is the legislative function reactive in the sense that it is reduced to quality control: patching up mistakes in bills prepared in haste by ministers and bureaucrats?

Which of these is a feature of a semi-presidential system of government?

Which of these is/was a constitutional monarch?

Although technology is somewhat slow to be adopted in housing, there have been some notable improvements over the past several decades. How has housing benefited from technological development over the past 50 years?  Provide at least four things. 

How do foreclosures and the proliferation of absentee landlords contribute to, even promote, unsustainable communities? Name at least three things. 

Housing is a major consideration for both Habitat for Humanity and for Urban Homeworks.  In what ways are these organizations similar and in what ways are they different?  Include at least 3 comparisons.  

During the presentation about Technology and Society, there was some discussion of ‘appropriate technology’ and how that may apply to sustainable housing.  Which of these statements best describes appropriate technology and housing?

What is the “Third Sector” and how does this contribute to affordable housing? 

Chapter 2 in the textbook discusses the problems in North Minneapolis that were created by the foreclosure crisis.  Name and describe two of these problems.

Give 3 or more examples of negative impacts to society due to technologies?  (Explain Briefly)