Putnam Conducted His Own Study of Governments in Various Regions

question 13

Multiple Choice

Putnam conducted his own study of governments in various regions of Italy. He found that their levels of effectiveness varied dramatically. Which of the following was not a sign of a more effective government?

• A) voter turnout
• B) newspaper readership
• C) totalitarian leadership
• D) the presence of football clubs

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Real Income

The income of an individual or group after adjusting for inflation, reflecting the true purchasing power of the income.

Bureau Of Labor Statistics

A U.S. government agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and distributing essential statistical data related to labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, typically used as an indicator of inflation.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment, used as a key indicator of the labor market's health.