Compared with the situation in most other Western democracies, voter turnout in American elections is ______.
a. slightly behind but catching up gradually
b. roughly the same
c. much higher
d. slightly higher and holding steady
e. much lower
e. much lower
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When polled, a representative sample of lobbying group offices in Washington identified their most important activities as ______.
A. making public endorsements of candidates and engaging in protest demonstrations B. running advertisements about the group's positions and publicizing candidates' voting records C. testifying at hearings and contacting government officials directly to present the group's point of view D. contributing work and personnel to electoral campaigns
Each year, the first presidential primary, not caucus, in the United States is held in a. New Hampshire. b. Iowa
c. South Carolina. d. Maine.
Fundamentally, the Supreme Court decisions in Baker v. Carr and Reynolds v. Sims were based on the principle of
A. "he who has the gold makes the rules." B. equal rights for minorities. C. one person, one vote. D. states' rights.
How do political elites influence public opinion? ?
a. By voting on legislation b. By telling friends about personal experiences c. By travelling about the country d. By alerting a wide audience to political problems and changes