Which term refers to a document, or official statement, that outlines the political party’s position on important policy issues?

a. statute
b. party platform
c. amicus curiae
d. declaration of intent
e. pre-emptive legislation


ANS: B

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Supreme Court decisions in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke __________

a. legalized using affirmative action to achieve racial diversity b. struck down the use of numerical quotas in affirmative action programs c. ruled that the university was required to match the racial diversity of the students with the racial diversity of the staff d. clearly defined what sorts of programs would be acceptable to achieve diversity

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What happens at the qualification stage of the initiative process?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

The referendum, initiative, and recall are collectively referred to as _________ democracy

a. direct b. plebiscitary c. republican d. liberal

Political Science