From the perspective of democratic theory, efforts of wealthy special interests to create public support through campaigns to "educate" the public
a. have both reassuring and troubling aspects.
b. help to expand the amount of information available to citizens.
c. reflect private, one-sided viewpoints.
d. tend to ignore the general public interest.
e. All of the above reflect efforts of wealthy special interests.
E
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a. masses c. lower classes b. elites d. extremists
What is the problem when corrupt and mediocre politicians become the norm?
a. It opens the door for great leaders to emerge. b. It creates a self-fulfilling prophecy where only corrupt and mediocre candidates run for office. c. It causes everyone to be corrupt. d. It cancels all types of motivation. e. All of the above
The best example of the generational effect is
A) individuals who are in their early twenties tend to have more liberal attitudes toward social issues. B) candidate Hillary Clinton received significant support from women in the 2016 presidential campaign. C) many individuals remember where they were the night Barack Obama was first elected. D) individuals who came of age during the Watergate scandal have a cynical attitude toward government. E) individuals with a high economic status tend to be more politically involved.
Which of the following were most likely to oppose the proposed Constitution?
a. lawyers b. merchants c. small farmers d. plantation owners