Why did Occupy Wall Street protesters take to direct protest?
A) Violent protest had already been attempted
B) The movement could not compete with the financial and political resources of Wall Street.
C) Direct protest seemed a more powerful gesture.
D) The financial and political resources of Wall Street made action through social media
negligible.
B
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For James Madison, factions were by definition ______.
A. pernicious because they pursue selfish aims contrary to the rights of others or the public interest B. critically important for the efficient operation of a unitary executive, who needs information from organized interests C. not a serious problem in a democracy D. the only real check on Congressional power
A person who favors government ownership of some basic industries and a strong government role in directing the economy would best be labeled a(n)
A) socialist. B) capitalist. C) totalitarian. D) authoritarian. E) moderate.
The media are agents of __________, its political coverage helping form the political culture of the public
a. context b. change c. education d. socialization
What is prerogative power?
a. The president has limited powers according to the Constitution, and Congress has the right to rein him in when he oversteps his bounds. b. Legislative politics are secondary to the president's decisions, because he or she alone has the right to act independently for the public good. c. Although government should be centered on legislative politics, executives should be able to act when the law is silent when necessary for the public good. d. The president and Congress must work together on every issue and reach an agreement through compromise, as neither has the right to act alone.