For representative democracy to work, all of the following must take place EXCEPT
A) opportunities for genuine leadership competition.
B) individuals and parties must be free to run for office.
C) genuine freedom of speech and press.
D) voters must perceive that a meaningful choice exists.
E) most of the money for campaigning must come from the government.
E
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a. East China Sea b. Yellow Sea c. South China Sea d. Taiwan Strait e. Strait of Malacca
The Department of Defense affects the American public through all of the following except
a. awarding of defense contracts. b. distributing the color warnings for terrorism threats. c. domestic jobs created for U.S. corporations. d. foreign jobs created for U.S. corporations. e. the men and women serving in the military.
A president's approval ratings can be affected by numerous factors. Which of the following statements describes trends in presidential approval?
a. Once a president's approval ratings begin to decline, the trend is irreversible. b. Historically, presidents experience a "honeymoon period" with regard to their ratings. c. Historically, presidents experience higher ratings in their second term. d. Individual events seldom have a noticeable effect on presidential approval ratings.
Which Roman statesman called for a unity between law and politics so that the political leader is the speaking law and the law a silent magistrate?
a. Machiavelli b. Julius Caesar c. Cicero d. Caligula e. Nero