Explain the concept of a prisoner’s dilemma using the politics surrounding Social Security reform. Then identify and discuss at least two distinct ways to avoid the negative consequences of defection when faced with the prisoner’s dilemma.
What will be an ideal response?
Both Republicans and Democrats want to fix it but neither party wants to bear the political costs. Two ways: make defection costly and create institutions to insure compliance.
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What kind of speech is by its very utterance intended to inflict injury or incite an immediate breach of peace?
a. hate speech b. symbolic speech c. political speech d. fighting words
Which body was created to provide research and bill-drafting services to members?
a. standing committee b. interim committee c. Legislative Budget Board d. Texas Legislative Council
Attempting to create a society with no inequalities in wealth was seen by the Founders as _____________________
a. a dangerous violation of property rights b. an important step toward equality in society c. a basic human right d. a matter to be left for the states
Political efficacy refers to which of the following?
a. The extent to which people believe that public officials are honest b. The extent to which people are knowledgeable about the political system c. The extent to which people believe they can influence the policymaking process d. The extent to which people influence political policies e. The extent to which people believe the stock market will grow rapidly in the near future