The quality and effectiveness of laws is greatest when _______
a. individuals take violent action to influence government decisions
b. citizens neglect to keep themselves informed about government actions
c. the governing power rests in the hands of a few well-informed people
d. people actually become engaged in public affairs
d
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Democrats dominated national politics between 1932 and 1968
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
President Obama's idea of a public option, which was removed from the legislation, was __________
a. "socialized" medicine b. a corporate-run, for-profit health insurance marketplace c. a single, national health insurance system d. a government-run, nonprofit health insurance agency that would compete with private insurers
According to your text, which of the following is the most basic, serious criticism of the American Constitution?
a. It too often produces political stalemate among the branches of government. b. It provides for policy changes that are too rapid. c. It concentrates too much power in the hands of a small number of public officials. d. It provides too little protection for individual rights. e. It gives the executive branch too much power.
During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely percievd to be uniqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?
A. The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations.
B. The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.
C. The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors.
D. Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders.