Which of the following is consistent with the mandate theory of elections?
a. the idea that voter turnout is higher when citizens are required to vote and are fined if they fail to do so
b. the belief that a functional democracy mandates electoral participation by a large number of voters
c. Mitt Romney's claim that Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had given gifts to various constituency groups
d. Barack Obama's claim that his victory in 2012 meant that the public wanted to raise taxes on the wealthy
d
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Which of the following makes up the highest percentage of the federal government's revenues as of 2018?
A. Individual income tax and taxes that are collected along with it B. Corporate income tax C. Income from the Social Security and Medicare trust funds D. Funds obtained through borrowing E. Sales tax and property tax
The Reagan administration generally preferred political responsiveness over political neutrality in the U.S. Civil Service
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The women's movement, which ultimately failed in this goal, was focused on the passage of which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a. Women's Rights Amendment b. Civil Rights Amendment c. Equal Rights Amendment d. Voting Rights for Women Amendment
The Progressive reforms
a. banned "third" parties in California elections. b. required candidates to be nominated at party conventions. c. significantly weakened the power of California's political parties. d. significantly increased the power of California's political parties.