A keiretsu is a
a. semipublicly owned financial corporation.
b. semipublicly owned industry.
c. business alliance of closely linked firms that have preferential trading relationships and often interlocked directorates and stock-sharing arrangements.
d. lobbyist who works for a private firm or collection of firms.
e. financier of public and private corporations and public works projects.
c
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Generally speaking, the American political system differs from that of most European democracies in that
A. it discourages cooperation among diverse interests. B. it makes it easier for minority interests to gain direct representation in government. C. it leads to more stability in government after the election ends. D. its major parties are more ideologically driven. E. it allows for more proportionate representation of a wide variety of political views in the halls of government.
One of the criticisms levied against the media is that:
A. they play too large a role in determining the issues, events, and personalities that are in the public eye. B. they do not help to determine what people will talk and think about. C. they give no relative importance and give all stories equal priority. D. they play too large arole in supporting the democratic process. E. they fail to engage in agenda setting where they determine which issues are considered important by the public and by politicians.
Immigration is less relevant for
A. Mexican Americans B. Puerto Ricans C. Salvadorans D. Cubans
In the 2008 election, the Democratic Party gained a surprising 21 seats in the House of Representatives while Democrat Barack Obama won the presidency. This is an example of
a. a nonpartisan election. b. an at-large election. c. reapportionment. d. the coattail effect. e. ticket-splitting.