What does the process of collective action tell us about why consensus is hard to come by?
a. Individuals want outcomes at their ideal points and refuse to engage in bargaining and compromise.
b. Since power is dispersed across different institutions, there is a lack of coordination.
c. Any legislation will have policy winners and losers when societal goals are at odds with individually rational actions.
d. The system of separation of powers was not designed to handle the levels of polarization that exist in the current political system.
c. Any legislation will have policy winners and losers when societal goals are at odds with individually rational actions.
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Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Putin's treatment of the oligarchs after he assumed office as the President of Russia in 2000?
A. The government was largely dependent on the support of the oligarchs for political success. B. The government was powerless against the formidable political influence of the oligarchs who, in effect, controlled the affairs of the state. C. The government recognized the oligarchs as an important political ally. D. The government was complacent about the oligarchs' hold on the Russian economy. E. The government was capable of controlling the oligarchs if it wanted to.
When writing for the public, an author should
A) use technical language. B) eliminate all pictures. C) provide concrete examples that cannot be misinterpreted. D) reference other authors so that the public can access more information.
The question of what care is appropriate for the very old and terminally ill leads to what conversation in providing health care?
A. rationing of health care B. denial of health care C. expense of health care D. quality of health care
Which statement is not true regarding justice of the peace courts? a. There are no constitutional or statutory qualifications for justice court judges, so only 6 percent of these judges are lawyers. b. Except for the largest counties, justices of the peace function as coroners despite having no medical training. c. They handle both civil and criminal matters
d. They have both original and appellate jurisdiction. e. All of these statements are true.