Which political theory suggests that a system of interest group competition, whether or not intended so, advantages economic interests, placing their narrow interests over those of the collective good?
a. Pluralism
b. Institutionalism
c. Factionalism
d. Transactionalism
d
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Ethical considerations play an increasingly insignificant role in public-sector decision making
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Proponents of judicial activism believe that judges should use their power __________.
a. narrowly b. to strictly uphold the Framers' original intent c. broadly to further justice d. to further their personal ideology
Which of the following statements about spending by efforts of interest groups to influence government is accurate?
A. The amount of money spent on campaign contributions dwarfs all other types of spending by interest groups. B. Despite public concerns about campaign contributions, the amount of money donated to candidates has decreased. C. Interest groups spend billions more every cycle on lobbying than they do on campaign contributions. D. Most of the attention is focused on campaign contributions, but interest groups spend considerably more on research and television advertising.
What is the strict scrutiny standard? What sort of classification system would cause the Supreme Court to apply that standard? What is the intermediate standard? Under what circumstances would it be applied? Give two examples of classifications that
would be subject to each standard of review. Do you agree with this tiered approach? Why or why not? What will be an ideal response?