In a representative democracy, the series of problems related to delegation are called:

A. principal–agent problems
B. linkage problems
C. representative problems


A. principal–agent problems

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Psychologist Donald Campbell suggested that

A) psychology should merge with sociology. B) psychology should stop using statistical analyses of data. C) developed countries should carry out social reforms in a controlled, experimental manner. D) research methods in psychology should not be concerned with external validity.

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To be eligible to vote in Texas, residents are required to register to vote at least how many days before the next election?

a. 30 b. 15 c. 45 d. 60 e. 0, as residents can register on election day

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What effect do nuclear weapons have on the offensive-defensive balance?

a. They represent a triumph of the offensive. b. They represent a triumph of the defensive. c. They resolve the question of the security dilemma. d. They create a situation that is similar to the primacy of defense. e. They introduce a need for a continually accelerating arms race that deprives them of deterrent capabilities.

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Most governors are able to do which of the following?

a. set their own salaries b. simultaneously serve in the legislature c. impeach state judges d. veto legislation

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