When groups form autonomously, lobby government officials, and compete with other groups engaged in similar activities, it is referred to as
a. neo-corporatism.
b. nepotism.
c. clientelism.
d. pluralism.
e. corporatism.
D
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Stories posted to the magazine's Web site about the Democratic candidate include comments about how the candidate's policies are more just, and how the candidate is in touch with the nation at large. Stories on the Republican include comments that the candidate has unfair economic policies and is disconnected from the working class. What phenomenon is this? a. gatekeeping bias b. coverage bias c. a horse race d. statement bias e. entertainment orientation
How did delegates to the Constitutional Convention sidestep their original mandate?
a. They aimed to weaken federal power and give even more power to the individual states.
b. They quickly decided to scrap the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution.
c. They desperately tried to find a way to make the existing Articles of Confederation work.
d. They focused almost exclusively on commerce and navigation between the states.
The motion for summary judgment disposes of controversies prior to trial when the material facts cannot be proved
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following might we expect under the theory of conditional party government?
a. Parties tend to raise more money in fundraising campaigns when their legislative programs have passed with little opposition. b. The majority party is likely to centralize power in a strong leader when its preferences are homogeneous and it is polarized from the minority party. c. Party leadership is likely to be stronger in the Senate than in the House. d. The Speaker of the House will have little power because committees remain the most powerful bodies in the House in terms of agenda setting.