A popular mandate refers to the idea that the governor’s right to lead is justified by ______.
a. religious authority
b. constitutional authority
c. the popular vote
d. senatorial courtesy
c. the popular vote
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Suppose we want to test whether democracy prevents wars in a pair of democratic states. The following data were collected. According to these hypothetical data, democratic regimes in both states are _______________________ for preventing wars.
a. necessary
b. sufficient
c. necessary and sufficient
d. neither necessary nor sufficient
Barbour and Wright indicate that the mainstream media focus on polling can partly be attributed to ______.
A. the public's obsession with polls B. the validity and reliability of online polling C. the 24-hr news cycle D. technological advancements in polling
Which generalization about a government's policy agenda is most likely to be accurate?
What will be an ideal response?
In the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, every American is required to purchase health insurance or face a tax penalty of up to 2.5 percent of his or her household income. What is the name for this provision?
a. individual mandate b. employer mandate c. public option d. Medicaid expansion