Which of the following is a simple definition of public opinion proposed by the political scientist V. O. Key Jr.?
A. "something that can never be determined in a pluralist society"
B. "policy positions determined primarily by the media and political elites"
C. "nothing more than the outcome of elections"
D. "those opinions held by private persons which governments find it prudent to heed"
Answer: D
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Which of the following terms is used to identify a state in which one or several minority groups have come to make up the majority of the population?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is a key role of the states as it pertains to federalism?
a. Through their use of the Tenth Amendment, states have sought to converge their ideas with that of the national government. b. States keep the national government from engaging in corrupt practices. c. States act as public policy laboratories and provide insight as to how well certain policies work. d. By having to adopt federal law, states automatically bolster the power of the national government and create disunity among the nation.
Amicus curiae briefs are significant because ______.
a. they help to limit the influence of interest groups b. they may influence whether the Supreme Court decides to hear a case c. they benefit the government more than they benefit others d. they expand the power of the Supreme Court
Each citizen having one vote demonstrates
A) equality of opportunity. B) social equality. C) a republic. D) mandated freedoms. E) political equality.