Alexis De Tocqueville, a French political theorist who came to America in the early nineteenth century to view American democracy stated, "No countries need associations more to prevent either despotism of parties or the arbitrary rule of a prince- than those words without a democratic state." He goes onto list three reasons why Americans join interest groups after experiencing political culture first hand. Which is not a reason Americans do not typically join interest groups?
a. To write a social grievance.
b. For social enjoyment.
c. To combat moral troubles.
d. Because political leaders suggest it.
Ans: d. Because political leaders suggest it.
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a. Eighth b. Tenth c. Eleventh d. Fourteenth
A speedy and public trial with an impartial jury is a right of the
A) Third Amendment. B) Fourth Amendment. C) Fifth Amendment. D) Sixth Amendment. E) First Amendment.
Different legal procedures apply to juveniles compared to adults. In the juvenile system, a majority of juveniles arrested for less serious crimes are
a. routed into the adult system. b. released when it is determined that they are juveniles. c. subject to grand jury indictment. d. counseled and released without further proceedings. e. allowed to be released on bail.
Civil society can best be defined as ______.
A. voluntary associations, operating at local, national or regional levels, organized in pursuit of shared interests, but not seeking profit or public office B. actors working to influence global society C. collective action for social change involving very loosely organized individuals, networks, and NGOs D. voluntary association of people outside of families, firms (companies), and states (governments)