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| The careful gathering and sifting of information in the process of forming a knowledgeable view about a political issue. |
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| The idea that the majority prevails not only in elections but also in policy determination. |
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| Pluralists such as ______ argue that it is the preference of the special interest that largely determines what government does. |
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a: G. William Domhoff
b: Max Weber
c: C. Wright Mills
d: Robert Dahl
e: All of these answers are correct
Correct answer: d: Robert Dahl |
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| Which of the following is enhanced by a democratic form of government? |
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a: corperate power
b: a leader's authority
c: a leader's power
d: the free market system
e: elitism
Correct answer: b: a leader's authority |
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| How does the number of lawyers in the United States compare to those in Britain, Italy, or Germany, on a per capita basis? |
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a: There are about a tenth as many lawyers in Briotian, Italy, or Germany as in the United States
b: The amount od lawyers is roughly equal
c: There are half as many lawyers in the United States
d: There are twice as many lawyers in the United States
e: There are about a fifth as many lawyers in Britian, Italy, or Germany as in the United States
Correct: D |
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True or False
Compared with European democracies, Americans show a much smaller commitment to social welfare programs. |
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True or False
Pluralism is the principle that Americans should be free to act and think as they choose. |
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| What are the core reasons for having a constitutional form of government? |
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| A core reason for having a constitutional form of government is it places legal restrictions on power of the government. It protects citizens from infringe on the government. It also protects the minority from the majority. It has led to a strong use of judicial action. |
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| The power that corporations exercise in their effort to influence government and maintain control of the workplace. |
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| As described in the text, the issue of agricultural price-supports suggests that the exercise of government power conforms to which of the following models? |
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a: pluralism
b: elitism
c: oligarchy
d: corporate power
e: majoritarianism
Correct: a: pluralism |
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True / False
A major characteristic of the American political system is its powerful emphasis on individual rights. |
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Americans practice democracy by using the representative model rather than by direct rule. |
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The United States has one of the most costly and elaborate sets of programs for the poor and disadvantaged of any of the individual democracies. |
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| the recognized right of officials to exercise power as a result of the positions they hold. |
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| The use of courts of law as a means by which individuals protect their rights and settle their conflicts. |
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| The systematic study of government and politics. |
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| Decisions by government to pursue particular courses of action. |
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| The notion that wealthy and well-connected individuals exercise power over certain areas of public policy. |
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| The idea that there are definable limits on the rightful power of a government over its citizens. |
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| The ability of persons, groups, or institutions to influence political developments. |
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