Intense loyalty to one's political party, ideology, or social group that overwhelms national unity and the pursuit of the common good is referred to as __________.
A. tribal politics
B. plural elitism
C. polarized politics
D. fragmentation of politics
Answer: A
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a. the country's fatigue with New Labour. b. Nick Clegg's leadership of the Liberal Democrats. c. the party's outreach to British voters through their campaign to "Knock on 1 million doors.". d. the general fear among the British electorate about the potential success of radical right parties in the 2010 election. e. the general concern among the British electorate with the erosion of civil liberties in the United Kingdom.
The Texas Constitution is described as being on a "life-support system" for most of its lifetime because it __________.
A. acknowledges that the U.S. Constitution is superior to each of the state constitutions B. requires a piecemeal amendment process to allow it to keep up with current political expansion of powers and responsibilities C. originally limited the power of minority groups to fully participate in state government D. reflects a widespread distrust of government
As a lobbyist you would rather have the support of
A) ?the majority of residents in the state. B) ?the chair of legislative committees relevant to your issue. C) ?the presiding officers of the legislator. D) ?key religious leaders in the state.
What caused the Senate to resent President Woodrow Wilson’s proposed League of Nations in the Treaty of Versailles so much that they refused to ratify the document?
a. Wilson only consulted advice and consent of Republicans and refused to acknowledge the concerns of Senate Democrats. b. The Senators believed the U.S. could not afford the financial burden that came with accepting the treaty. c. Senate Republicans were resentful that Wilson won the Nobel Peace Prize as a result of his negotiations in Versailles and refused ratification based on their jealousy. d. Wilson refused to afford senators any kind of voice in the treaty negotiations and would not accept their “reservations.” e. The Senate believed that international treaties of this sort would keep the U.S. from entering wars in which it had an interest.