Which of the following best defines the term disturbance theory?
a. when factional interests influence individual rights and disturb the collective well-being of the country
b. when many members of a population attempt to benefit from some sort of activity or a policy that activity is trying to influence, even if they did not actively participate in the effort
c. when multiple groups and interest make demands on government, and government ignores the demands
d. when PACs exert disproportionate influence on elections or public policy
e. when social, political, and economic relationships change, individuals from groups in response
e
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Which of the following principles did NOT shape the writing of the Constitution?
A) the pursuit of happiness C) separation of powers E) right of representation B) consent of the governed D) protection of liberty
Minor premise: The president cannot be impeached. Conclusion: Therefore, the president has not committed a criminal act. Is this a valid argument?
Major premise: If the president commits a criminal act, then he can be impeached. A. Yes B. No
Statistical programs such as the census often raise
a. extra revenue for government agencies. b. financial concerns. c. legal problems for large corporations. d. new questions about social welfare programs. e. privacy concerns.
In the 1960s during the Civil Rights movement, people would frequently protest laws that permitted segregation based upon race by peacefully refusing to obey them. For example, Rosa Parks, an African American woman, was arrested for refusing to move to the back of a Montgomery bus. Many such protesters justified their disobedience based upon the belief that the segregation laws were immoral and
unfair. They believed that arbitrary classifications based upon immutable traits, such as race, should not be respected as law because the government has a moral duty to treat all persons equally and fairly whatever their race. Which jurisprudential school of thought is reflected in such beliefs? a. Legal Realism c. Historical Jurisprudence b. Natural Law d. Utilitarian Law