A system of government that allows indirect representation of the popular will is a
a. true democracy.
b. nation.
c. republic.
d. plebiscite.
e. state.
c
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A benefit of federalism is that
a. state governments are better run than the federal government. b. state governments have a stronger track record in protecting individual rights than the federal government. c. it’s easier to for states than the federal government to pass strong worker and environmental protections. d. states can serve as laboratories for democracy.
For urban party machines, what was one of the more lucrative perks that they could use to reward their supporters who helped the machine win elections?
a. Distributing chickens on holidays b. Offering a place to stay at the local party office c. Handing out Election Day walk-around money d. Awarding public sector jobs
According to the strategic approach, which statement is the most accurate?
a. Only the leader’s interest matters. b. Leaders always pursue what is best for the nation. c. Leaders pursue the national interest as long as it serves their goal of political survival. d. Leaders constantly change their preferences according to the circumstances.
Congressional reciprocity is deferral of members of Congress to the judgment of __________
a. opinion poll analysts, mainly on minor technical bills b. opinion poll analysts, mainly on high-profile bills c. subject-matter specialists, mainly on high-profile bills d. party leadership, over subject-matter specialists