Individuals who are classified as activists __________.
A. choose a specific form of political activity and devote significant time and effort to that activity
B. are in the largest of the six categories of political participation
C. engage in all types of political activity
D. typically do not read newspapers
Answer: C
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The text suggests that laws protecting endangered species are examples of __________ politics.
A. majoritarian B. client C. interest-group D. entrepreneurial E. minoritarian
If in a parliamentary system the head of government is voted into (or out of) office by the legislature, then we can assume that __________
a. the head of government is dependent for his or her political survival on the legislature b. the head of government will usually be chosen by the major interest groups that dominate the legislature c. there is more of a separation of powers between the legislature and the executive than in other systems d. the government can't theoretically fall if the legislature loses trust in it e. the head of government is dependent for his or her political survival on the courts
Which of the following theories argue that individual preferences emerge from social interaction?
a. Communist theory b. Marxist theory c. Pluralist theory d. Culture theory e. none of the above
The Food Stamps program is
A. an in-kind benefit. B. criticized because some think it is too costly. C. criticized because some think it stigmatizes its users by identifying them publicly as welfare cases. D. criticized because some believe it allows undeserving people to get aid. E. All of these answers are correct.