Larry M. Bartels concludes that a major problem with democratic theory is that
a. it fails to effectively deal with the problem of the tyranny of the majority.
b. the fluidity of attitudes makes it impossible to discern meaningful public preferences on issues.
c. it fails to effectively protect the civil liberties of minorities.
d. the public’s consistent attitudes are often ignored by elite policymakers.
b. the fluidity of attitudes makes it impossible to discern meaningful public preferences on issues.
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All the following scenarios have strong community ties EXCEPT where________
A. voluntarism rates are high B. citizens are satisfied with local services C. there are too many local governments D. communication channels are open
According to judicial scholar Thomas Keck, the most activist Supreme Court was the ________ Court.
A. Burger B. Kennedy C. Roberts D. Warren E. Rehnquist
Poll taxes and literacy tests were all designed to
a. increase voter turnout rates. b. discourage voting by African Americans, Mexican Americans, and poor Whites. c. eliminate voter fraud in local elections. d. encourage two-party competition. e. assure and educated and responsible electorate.
Poverty in Chapter 9 is measured by the percentage of people who live below 30 percent of the median income
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.