How do elections aid democracy?
a. They advance special interest agendas.
b. They enhance the influence of the judiciary.
c. They confer legitimacy on government.
d. They limit popular sovereignty.
c
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Which of the following is true of the Spanish-American War of 1898?
A. The United States adhered to the strategy of interventionism in this war. B. Spain gained control of Guam and Puerto Rico after this war. C. The United States fought this war to free Cuba from Spanish rule. D. Spain won this war and the United States lost control of Cuba. E. Spain acquired colonial power because of this war.
_____ refer to the sums a consumer is required to pay before insurance kicks in.
A. Quotas B. Subsidies C. Filibusters D. Deductibles E. Co-pays
A(n) __________ is open to foreign investment and run on capitalist principles, regardless of the economic system in the rest of a country
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Why did the Framers give legislative veto power to the executive branch?
A)to overcome minority tyrannyin the US Senate and empower democratic majorities B)to moderate the influence of demagogic majorities and to constrain the legislative branch C)to empower the minority in Congress and ensure executive voice in the legislative process D)to force a supermajority consensus prior to passing legislation and protect against the excesses of democracy