The Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v. Texas (2003) primarily enhanced the civil rights of __________
a. African Americans--
b. Native Americans
c. gays and lesbians
d. disabled Americans
c
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The quote that "all states are either preparing for, recovering from, or engaged in war" is most consistent with which theoretical approach?
A) Capitalism B) Communism C) Empiricism D) Realism E) Structuralism
Low levels of turnout in special elections __________.
A. offer an opportunity for special interest groups to get favorable provisions approved with little public scrutiny B. are the result of most of these elections being held in conjunction with presidential elections C. result in most proposed constitutional amendments being rejected D. occur because voter eligibility requirements are stricter for these elections
How does grassroots lobbying differ from other efforts by interest groups to influence government?
a. Grassroots lobbying focuses more on cultivating relationships with elected officials. b. Grassroots lobbying is more heavily regulated. c. Grassroots lobbying focuses more on influencing public opinion. d. Grassroots lobbying is more costly.
One consequence of the Majoritarian electoral system is that it tends to
a. over-represent large political parties. b. accurately represent small parties. c. under-represent smaller political parties. d. both a and b.e. both a and c.