When the National Rifle Association wants to prevent new restrictions on firearms, its members shower Congress with letters, e-mails, faxes, and phone calls, and this is an example of what kind of lobbying?
A. grassroots
B. insider
C. astroturf
D. natural
Answer: A
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Someone who favors more equality on economic issues, but holds traditional values is termed a
A. libertarian. B. populist. C. socialist. D. conservative. E. liberal.
Regulatory policy involves the use of
a. the ballot. b. governmental police powers. c. the military. d. the Supreme Court. e. citizen powers.
Outline the key features of monarchies, oligarchies, and democracies.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding issue positions of the major parties?
a. Democrats want “more services” over “cutting government spending.” b. Democrats are more likely than Republicans to advocate for gun control. c. Republicans are more likely than Democrats to oppose abortion. d. Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe that defense spending should be increased. e. Democrats are more likely than Republicans to oppose guaranteed jobs and standards of living.