The dominant political parties are accused of using money to buy elections and keep smaller parties from running effectives campaigns against them. Those in political power who belong to the dominant parties pass campaign reform rules. These rules favor the established parties. This conforms well with which theoretical approach to studying how agendas are set?

A. a state-centric approach
B. a pluralist approach
C. an elitist approach
D. an institutional approach


C. an elitist approach

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A) ?First Amendment's protection of freedom of expression B) ?Second Amendment's protection of the right to bear arms C) ?Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures D) ?Fifth Amendment's protection from self-incrimination E) ?Sixth Amendment's protection of the right to a speedy and public trial

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If a white female applies to a college that has a limited number of slots in its accelerated BSN (Nursing) program but is denied admission, only to later discover that her academic record was better than that of the male and minority applicants who had been admitted, on what grounds might she sue the college, based on the Bakke case?

A. Reverse discrimination B. De factosegregation C. Strict scrutiny D. Rational basis E. De juresegregation

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A researcher can demonstrate an ability to complete a proposed qualitative project in what two ways?

What will be an ideal response?

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Utilitarianism asserts that an action is ethical if

a. the actor follows a basic rule as a guide to action. b. a majority of people support it. c. it results in the greatest good for the greatest number of persons. d. it is sanctioned by governmental authority.

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