Of the following statements, which one best characterizes disturbance theory?
a. when factional interests influence individual rights and disturb the collective well-being of the country
b. when individuals feel threatened by changes in the economic, social, or political environment and form interest groups
c. when many members of a population attempt to benefit from an activity, or a policy that activity is trying to influence, even if they did not actively participate in the effort
d. when multiple groups and interests make demands on government, and government ignores the demands
b
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a. are more supportive of capital punishment b. generally have the same political opinions c. are lower on all economic measures d. are more likely to be Republicans
"Legally enforceable requirements that direct a government agency or regulated field to do or not do something" is a definition of
a. policy tools. b. mandates. c. executive orders. d. inducements. e. public policy.
The Terrell Election Law of 1903 resulted in the adoption of the
a. general election. b. direct primary. c. caucus system. d. party convention. e. special election.
According to socialists, under capitalism which of the following is NOT distributed on the basis of wealth and inheritance?
a) Health b) Education c) Likelihood of being victimized by a crime d) Creativity