Pols 207 - Exam Three

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What is the primary difference between criminal and civil law?

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Criminal law is concerned with harm to society as a whole

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What was the primary criticism of the “Key Man” grand jury selection process?

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It was biased and lacked community representation

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According to Judge Cobb, what is a major concern about campaign donations in judicial races?

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They create a perception that justice can be bought

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What does it mean when a government is silent on an issue?

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It functions as a form of policy.

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In the 3-P policy framework, what does “Practicalities” refer to?

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The real-world effects and feasibility of a policy

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What does "doing nothing” as a policy often rely on?

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The short attention span of the public

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What is the primary limitation of the Federal Poverty Line?

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It is based on outdated food cost formulas.

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Why did many states, including Texas, choose not to expand Medicaid?

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Political and ideological opposition to federal mandates

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What was the purpose of the "Robin Hood" funding system in Texas?

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To redistribute school funding from rich to poor districts

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Which of the following best describes the correlation between lagged public spending and graduation rates?

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Stronger correlation than current-year spending