According to the theory of pluralism, political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups
Answer:
TRUE
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Oligarchic capitalism is a system
a. that accepts the general principle of free market economics but allows significant government involvement in the economy in order to protect domestic economic interests. b. in which there is minimal government involvement in regulation of the economy, and little social welfare spending. c. that involves a substantial role for government in the regulation of the economy, and the establishment of social welfare programs. d. of state-led development measures and authoritarian political practices. e. that benefits a small number of economically and politically powerful individuals.
Is having access to alternative sources of information considered a key criterion of democracy?
a. No, because most Americans are not interested in keeping up with current events b. Yes, because citizens in a democracy have a right to access information sources that are not controlled by the government c. Yes, because government control over media is common in the world's democracies d. No, because government-controlled media would provide more and better information about all political processes e. No, because alternative sources are too biased to be of any use
Hector has decided to attend a local meeting of Republican party members who are deliberating over who the party’s nominee should be. Hector’s preferred candidate is ultimately selected, and Hector is selected by the other members to attend a regional meeting where the process will start all over again. Hector is partaking in a(n) ______.
a. runoff primary b. closed primary c. open primary d. caucus
A notable trend in the backgrounds of recent presidents is experience as a
A) U.S. Senator. B) member of the U.S. House of Representatives. C) state legislator. D) governor. E) judge.