Most democratic theorists agree that a modern nation-state cannot practice democracy without
A) negative campaigning.
B) unlimited campaign contributions.
C) one dominant party consistently winning national elections.
D) at least two political parties regularly contesting elections.
E) a parliamentary system.
D
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Policy makers are willing to live with various social conditions until
a. they die. b. foreign governments intervene. c. the condition is redefined as a social problem. d. the Supreme Court orders Congress to address it. e. the condition personally effects them.
Which of the following is a flaw with majoritarianism that can be harmful?
A. The majority can make decisions that are harmful to the minority. B. The decisions are difficult to enforce. C. A group of elites can end up with all the decision-making power. D. Interest groups can become the decision makers. E. It doesn't take into account the beliefs of ordinary citizens.
Taxes in Texas are considered regressive because
A. low-income persons pay a higher percentage of their income. B. the same percentage of income is taken from all citizens. C. the percentage of income taken depends on a citizen's age. D. high-income persons pay a higher percentage of their income.
In a presidential primary, __________.
A. party leaders nominate candidates B. voters select delegates to national party conventions C. the national committee nominates candidates D. delegates select members of the Electoral College