Question 1

A law passed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   interest groups
B)   red tape
C)   public policies
D)   public opinion

Question 2

The __________ principle is that,in a democracy,policies should reflect the will of more than half of the voters.

Accepted Answer

A)   enlightened rule
B)   pluralism
C)   representation
D)   majority rule

Question 3

Describe the five principles of traditional democratic theory as understood by Robert Dahl. To what extent does the United States fit this theory?

Accepted Answer

1. Identify equality in voting as the id...

Question 4

During the Cold War,a common bumper sticker was "Better Dead Than Red," reflecting many Americans' view that they would prefer to fight to the bitter end than submit to the oppression of communist rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

__________ can best be defined as a political philosophy supporting the rights of average citizens in their struggle against privileged elites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ can best be defined as a...

Question 6

What makes up the government's policy agenda?

Accepted Answer

A)   all of the issues that candidates talk about on the campaign trail
B)   the issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other political actors
C)   the issues that are asked about on public opinion polls
D)   the issues that concern single-issue interest groups

Question 7

How does our government respond to the priorities of its people?

Accepted Answer

A)   through public opinion polls
B)   through political science
C)   through political tolerance
D)   through a policymaking system

Question 8

What determines whom we select as our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue?

Accepted Answer

A)   the media
B)   public opinion
C)   politics
D)   public policy

Question 9

Groups that have a narrow interest on which their members tend to take an uncompromising stance are known as __________ groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Groups that have a narrow interest on...

Question 10

What condition occurs when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy,yet each may be strong enough to thwart the will of the others?

Accepted Answer

A)   divided government
B)   hyperpluralism
C)   policy gridlock
D)   separation of powers

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Describe the five principles of traditional democratic theory as understood by Robert Dahl. To what extent does the United States fit this theory?

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1. Identify equality in voting as the id...
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What determines whom we select as our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue?

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How does our government respond to the priorities of its people?

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Groups that have a narrow interest on which their members tend to take an uncompromising stance are known as __________ groups.

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__________ can best be defined as a political philosophy supporting the rights of average citizens in their struggle against privileged elites.

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What condition occurs when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy,yet each may be strong enough to thwart the will of the others?

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The __________ principle is that,in a democracy,policies should reflect the will of more than half of the voters.

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A law passed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are examples of which of the following?

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What makes up the government's policy agenda?

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During the Cold War,a common bumper sticker was "Better Dead Than Red," reflecting many Americans' view that they would prefer to fight to the bitter end than submit to the oppression of communist rule.

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Describe the five principles of traditional democratic theory as understood by Robert Dahl. To what extent does the United States fit this theory?

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What determines whom we select as our governmental leaders and what policies these leaders pursue?

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How does our government respond to the priorities of its people?

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Groups that have a narrow interest on which their members tend to take an uncompromising stance are known as __________ groups.

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__________ can best be defined as a political philosophy supporting the rights of average citizens in their struggle against privileged elites.

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What condition occurs when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy,yet each may be strong enough to thwart the will of the others?

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The __________ principle is that,in a democracy,policies should reflect the will of more than half of the voters.

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A law passed by Congress and the adoption of a regulation by an agency are examples of which of the following?

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What makes up the government's policy agenda?

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During the Cold War,a common bumper sticker was "Better Dead Than Red," reflecting many Americans' view that they would prefer to fight to the bitter end than submit to the oppression of communist rule.

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