Which of the following is NOT an example of Russia's restrictions on the role of interest groups?
a. Increased government supervision of such groups
b. Channeling public activism through official forums like the Civic Forum and the Public Chamber
c. Restricting the activities of foreign noncommercial nongovernmental organizations operating in the country
d. The arresting of prominent opposition figures
e. Not permitting independent trade unions to be formed
e
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Which of the following is not one of the three characteristics generally shared by people who participate in unconventional methods of political participation?
a. Distrust of the political system b. Highly developed sense of group consciousness c. Strong sense of political efficacy d. Desire to use representative channels of government
In which way are the variations in state courts perceived as a disadvantage?
a. It creates disparities in how the law is interpreted. b. It places an undue burden on the Supreme Court to unify interpretation. c. It corrodes the tenets of federalism. d. It requires states to legalize marijuana.
According to its proponents, the 2005 Danish cartoons crisis is an instance of:
a. A misunderstanding. b. Freedom of speech. c. Representation of Muslim interests. d. Clash of civilizations. e. Clash of communities.
Goods that are made available only to those who join or contribute to a group are best described as ______.
a. collective benefits b. selective benefits c. social benefits d. material rewards