One formidable barrier to PAC influence is ______.
A. the express prohibition in the Constitution against PACs contributing money to politicians
B. many issues generate conflicts among interests so politicians have access to PAC money no matter what side they take
C. the press keeps such a close watch on the financial activity of PACs and politicians and it is very hard to buy real influence
D. the complicated reported and filing requirements of the Internal Revenue Service
Answer: B
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A. more ideological B. less ideological C. more aggressive D. more centralized E. more decentralized
Privatization and deregulation are methods that ________
A) reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy B) connect the federal government with foreign governments C) increase the power of the bureaucracy D) add red tape to the bureaucratic process E) give the federal government increased control over welfare programs
What purpose does the filibuster serve?
a. to delay proceedings in the Senate and prevent a vote on a controversial bill b. to force a bill to floor of the House c. to break a tie vote in the Senate d. to reconcile different versions of a bill
All of the following are principles of democratic governments EXCEPT:
a) universal suffrage b) majority rule and protection of minority rights c) free, competitive elections d) limited government e) limiting the right to vote