The basic purpose of political parties is to win elections and exercise control over public policy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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One explanation for why some countries are underdeveloped is offered by modernization theory, which claims that
a. state involvement in the economy is the key to development. b. the major civilizations of the world will clash, bringing about global warfare. c. less developed countries are exploited because global capitalism makes them dependent on the rich countries that create exploitative rules for trade and production. d. wealth is created through efficient production, free enterprise, and free trade. e. modern economies are based on natural resources and favorable geographic position such as access to waterways.
What is the relationship between public opinion and candidates and political parties?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about school prayer is accurate?
A. The Supreme Court ruled that school prayer was constitutional in Engel v. Vitale (1962). B. Congress passed a constitutional amendment allowing school prayer, but not enough states ratified the amendment within the 7-year ratification window. C. This issue is an exception to the rule that Supreme Court decisions do not stray very far beyond majority opinion. D. Most of the states accepted Supreme Court rulings and complied with them.
The statement, "Man is by nature a political animal" is attributed to __________
A) Niccolo' Machiavelli B) Seymour Martin Lipset C) Mao Zedong D) Aristotle