Why did the founders of the United States opt for representative democracy instead of the Athenian model of direct democracy?
A) They believed that citizen participation was unnecessary in governance.
B) They preferred a republic headed by a king or queen.
C) They were against a government based on the consent of the governed.
D) They thought that the rights of the minority would be ignored.
E) They opined that the masses would not be able to decide what would be right for themselves.
D
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James Madison was referring to the ______ when he wrote in Federalist No. 62 that its necessity was "indicated by the propensity of all single and numerous assemblies to yield to the impulse of sudden and violent passions, and to be seduced by factious leaders into intemperate and pernicious resolutions."
A. House of Representatives B. executive veto C. Senate D. Supreme Court
Which of the following is an example of fiscal federalism?
A. a blue ribbon task force on education B. gas mileage requirements C. grants-in-aid D. No Child Left Behind Act
Which of the following bureaucratic reforms was NOT recommended by one of the Hoover Commissions?
a. Creation of EOP b. Strengthening Bureau of the Budget c. More discretionary power for the president over presidential organization and staff d. Creation of the White House chief of staff e. Eliminating nonessential governmental services and activities
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.Research groups and advocacy groups are the same thing. 2.Criterion-referenced tests are designed to gauge a student’s level of mastery of a given set of materials. 3.Ronald Reagan once claimed that education was “the answer to all our national problems.” 4.Work experience is not considered for teacher licensure procedures? 5.The bursar generally determines the budget for a school district.