One challenge to pluralist theories of interest groups is that political resources and power are unequally distributed among groups in society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Which of the following statements reflects the thinking of English philosopher John Locke?
a. The social contract prevents people from forming another government for their protection. b. If government abused its power, people were no longer bound to their social contract. c. The power of government should not be hindered by unnecessary limits. d. Government is created by God, since Kings and Queens have been divinely appointed to rule.
Which of the following is NOT a function that interest groups perform in Texas?
A) serving as an outlet for discussions about policy issues B) writing party platforms C) encouraging people to participate in politics D) mobilizing the support that politicians need to pass certain policies
If a judge believes that she should only strike down laws that clearly violate the Constitution, she likely believes in which of the following?
a. judicial conservatism b. judicial originalism c. judicial restraint d. judicial construction
A constituent is someone who
A) acts on behalf of the interests of the citizens rather than according to the citizens' expressed preferences. B) reflects the opinions of those who elected him or her to office. C) cares so deeply about a particular issue that their votes are determined by a candidate's position on this one issue. D) has the authority to decide what government does. E) is entitled to vote for the holder of an office.