In terms of bureaucracy, most people believe that ______ bureaucracy in government and in our lives.

______ are communities in rural areas that often serve as bedroom communities for residents who work in the cities or the suburbs during the day.

Research shows that public- and private-sector employees are roughly equal in terms of overall ______.

The primary funding source controlled by county governments is the property tax.

Under the appointment model, which of the following is true?

Which of the following best explains why some legislatures send bills to the governor even though they know they will get vetoed?

Community courts, domestic violence courts, and veterans courts are all examples of ______ courts.

Which of the following is true of “professional” legislatures?

States with a ______ system have administrations where the various offices are elected, and the governor is one office among many.

Despite lobbying by the bail bond industry, cash bail in many states has been replaced with ______.