The U.S. bailouts that were a response to the 2008 financial meltdown were a result of elite consensus and contrary to the will of the majority—thus indicating a frequent gap between elites and mass public opinion
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
TRUE
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If the House of Representatives passes a bill opposed by an interest group, which of the following is the immediate next step that can be taken by the group before it is signed by the president?
A. It can lobby trial court judges to oppose the bill. B. It can shift its lobbying efforts to the Supreme Court. C. It can lobby the executive agency that implements laws. D. It canfile a brief as anamicus curiae. E. It can shift its lobbying efforts to the Senate.
Studies of political socialization have shown that __________ is/are the single greatest influence(s) in establishing a person's political identity
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
What was the impact of the Alien Act in 1798 and how did it affect civil liberties?
a. The Alien Act protected noncitizens from loss of civil liberties by the government. b. The Alien Act enacted a military draft for aliens currently living in the United States. c. Due to fear of a pending war with France, the Alien Act authorized the president to order out of the United States all aliens suspected of “treasonable or secret” inclinations. d. The Alien Act greatly strengthened civil rights for all residents and protected them from the government’s imposition of power. e. The Alien Act prohibited the federal government from taking any action against aliens, leaving that power to the state governments.
What has been the result of the 2010 moratorium on earmarks?
A. not effective, because legislators have been extremely successful in circumventing the moratorium B. not effective, because of problems caused by large loopholes C. effective, with a significant decrease in the amount of dollars appropriated D. not effective, with only a small reduction E. effective for a short time, but members have now resumed the practice