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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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
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.