One way to think about the political environment of American local governments is to think of cities and counties as
a. monopolies in an uncompetitive marketplace.
b. businesses in a competitive marketplace.
c. tycoons in a high-profit industry.
d. consumers in a marketplace.
b
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A state in which severe restrictions are placed on the activities
of individuals and groups who want to participate in the political system would most appropriately be characterized as: A) a republic. B) constitutional. C) authoritarian. D) dictatorial.
The effect of Shays's Rebellion on attendance by delegates at the planned Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to
A. encourage attendance by delegates fearing the collapse of state governments. B. encourage attendance by delegates fearing intervention by the British. C. discourage attendance by delegates fearing a public outcry against any strengthening of the Articles of Confederation. D. discourage attendance by delegates fearing intervention by the British. E. discourage attendance by delegates who fought in the Revolutionary War.
In considering government, power ________
A) always has negative results B) is not conducive to democracy C) does not exist in a democracy D) is necessary in order that government may enforce its rules E) is necessary in a democracy in order that antigovernment forces may be kept quiet and under control
Americans believe the ideal democracy is based on four criteria. Describe each of the criteria, and provide an example of how each can be applied
What will be an ideal response?