Scholars of American political development have highlighted the importance of ______, in which a set of political choices at one time produces a set of outcomes that shapes the possibilities for future politics and public policies.

a. organizational interdependence
b. path dependence
c. agency independence
d. decision centralism


b. path dependence

Political Science

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Democratic elections must be ___ in order to be considered legitimate

a. fair b. free c. frequent d. All of the above e. None of the above

Political Science

The Pentagon Papers exposed top-secret military history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created a free-trade zone between the United States and what other areas?

A. Caribbean islands except Cuba B. El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua C. Mexico and Canada D. Belize and Costa Rica E. All of these are correct.

Political Science

Under the original U.S. Constitution, members of the House, unlike members of the Senate, were selected by

A. direct elections. B. the president. C. state legislatures. D. primary runoffs. E. regional coalitions.

Political Science