When a small group of elites determines most of the political decisions, it is said that the government is

a. a democracy.
b. an anarchy.
c. an oligarchy.
d. an autocracy.


c. an oligarchy.

Political Science

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Which theorist argued that the main purpose of government was to protect private property?

a. John Locke b. Adam Smith c. Milton Friedman d. Baron de Montesquieu e. Karl Marx

Political Science

During the Obama administration, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Global Strategic Affairs assumed responsibility for all of the following policy issues except

a. countering weapons of mass destruction. b. nuclear forces and missile defense. c. establishing the Rapid Deployment Force. d. cyber security. e. space issues.

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Appropriations committees help determine the programs that will be funded, while Ways and Means committees determine the amount of monies to be distributed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science

A process for impeaching the presidential impeachment is an example of _____

a. devolution b. semipresidentialism c. checks and balances d. a vote of no confidence

Political Science