In a modern democracy, a __________ sets forth the basic rules and procedures for how the people shall be governed, including the powers and structure of the government, as well as the rights retained by the people
A) charter
B) constitution
C) bill
D) treaty
E) legislature
B
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Which of the following have been put forth as solutions to the problem of war?
a. Create a world federation or government. b. Redistribute wealth and eliminate poverty. c. Expand communism around the globe. d. all of the above
When people have a fairly consistent view over a range of policy choices, they are said to have which of the following?
A. An alliance B. A faction C. A political party D. A political ideology E. A democratic ideal
Low legislative pay may have the following impact on the state legislature: ______.
a. it prevents the election of low-income residents to the House or Senate b. it encourages the development of career politicians c. it offers legislators a luxurious salary that insulates them from the concerns of average Texans d. it undermines redistricting efforts
According to the implications from the Exit, Voice, and Loyalty theory, states with unlimited governments (what we might think of as dictatorships) should exhibit variation in economic growth. When will dictatorships perform well (i.e., have a growing economy)?
A. When the Parliamentarians have a credible exit threat and the Crown is dependent. B. When the Parliamentarians have a credible exit threat and the Crown is autonomous. C. When the Parliamentarians do not have a credible exit threat. D. When the Parliamentarians have a credible exit threat.