Critics of pluralism have noted that __________
a. government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society.
b. power is concentrated in the hands of the few
c. individuals with shared grievances usually form interest groups to press their demands upon government
d. the formation of one group typically stimulates the formation of an opposing group
b
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A poll conducted several months after Mr. Brown’s shooting found that large majorities of Americans expressed support for the use of ______ by law enforcement to record their interactions with people.
a. personal logs b. body cameras c. increased paperwork d. dash cams
When the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill,
a. the House bill is changed to conform with the Senate bill. b. the Senate bill is changed to conform with the House bill. c. a joint committee is appointed to resolve differences. d. the president may select which bill to enact into law. e. a conference committee is appointed to resolve differences.
The use of unlimited debate in the Senate to obstruct legislation is called _________.
A. gerrymandering B. overriding C.filibustering D. impeaching
In a true democracy, which of the following is not something people must have the right to do?
a. Organize politically. b. Form political parties to advance their goals. c. Have opportunities to persuade their fellow citizens through a free press and media. d. Vote for candidates of their choice without fear or intimidation. e. Hold elections every four years.