Judging from the descriptions given, which of the following people would be a policy entrepreneur?
a. Mikhail, who tries to get along with everyone and avoids being drawn in to political discussions
b. Ernest, who makes sure to follow every law and fulfill his duties as a good citizen
c. Larissa, who has just learned of a new retirement investment plan and signs a petition in favor of it
d. Jorge, who devotes his time to making phone calls, raising money, and giving speeches to protect wetlands
d. Jorge, who devotes his time to making phone calls, raising money, and giving speeches to protect wetlands
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A high level of social capital is beneficial to a democratic society because __________
a. society tends to be more stable when government investments benefit a broad range of people b. political participation is higher when individuals feel connected to each other's lives and decisions c. public officials are more responsive to public opinion when the population is well informed about government activities d. political discourse is less conflict-ridden when people have multiple avenues for expressing their opinions
In Near v. Minnesota, the Supreme Court
A) ruled that prior restraint is a political issue and therefore not justifiable. B) ruled that prior restraint is not a violation of freedom of the press. C) ruled that prior restraint almost always places an unacceptable burden on a free press. D) ruled that prior restraint of the press is permitted by the clear and present danger test. E) applied a three-pronged test to identify whether prior restraint is permissible.
______ refers to a punishment that permits people to remain in the community under supervision instead of going to prison.
a. Probation b. Parole c. Release d. Permittance
The Obama White House has adopted a strategy of “rebalancing” U.S. foreign policy in several respects, including which of the following?
a. Global over domestic priorities b. Diplomatic over military initiatives c. Long-term emphasis on the Middle East d. An unencumbered use of America’s world power