Discuss the difference between polarization and partisan sorting.
What will be an ideal response?
Polarization is the process whereby individuals begin to have more uniformly and consistently ideological views. This is most pronounced among activists and the party elite. Party sorting is the process by which voters begin to consistently vote for the party that they agree with most, rather than splitting their tickets or being a minority in the other party.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a way that elections ameliorate the problem of delegation of authority?
a. They give ordinary citizens a say in who represents them. b. Elections are supervised by citizen judges. c. They discourage those who want to replace officeholders from monitoring and reporting on the activities of elected officials. d. The requirement that all citizens must vote ensures that the electorate is representative of all interests.
Compare and contrast the different types of security (state, regime, national, individual).
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following explains why some people have suggested raising the eligibility age for Social Security?
A. Social Security has had a surplus for the past decade. B. Social Security benefits have been cut in recent years. C. Social Security may not be sustainable without cutting benefits. D. Social Security may not be sustainable given the current number of children in the program.