Which of the following is NOT a factor that plays into the decision to join an interest group?
a. social interactions that individuals enjoy from working together for a common cause
b. benefits that arise from taking action to express one’s views
c. monetary benefits obtained by joining
d. the ability to be elected as a precinct chair for that interest group
e. a feeling of purpose that membership brings
d. the ability to be elected as a precinct chair for that interest group
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements about defense spending between 1960 and 2008 is supported by the graph on page 347?
a. Defense spending drops during times of war. b. Defense spending on the whole has risen since 1960. c. Defense spending is on the rise. d. Defense spending peaked during the late Cold War. e. Defense spending reached its nadir during the Cold War.
In a parliamentary system, members of the cabinet are typically __________
a. experts drawn from the private sector b. personal friends of the prime minister c. wealthy individuals with political connections d. successful and loyal members of the ruling party
Given its opinions on the legality of gay marriage and limits on contributions to political campaigns, the Roberts Court could be accurately described as
A) likely to continue as activist and focus on moving the country down a progressive path. B) likely to vote based on policy preferences rather than for activist or restraintist goals. C) strongly liberal, with a social justice agenda. D) strongly conservative, with a traditionalist agenda. E) likely to exhibit strongly constructionist tendencies.