The Social Security Administration rendering a decision about whether an individual was wrongly denied disability payments illustrates the __________ function of the federal bureaucracy
a. administrative
b. quasi-judicial
c. accountability
d. regulatory
b
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In Federalist 10, James Madison __________.
A. asserted that public opinion is impossible to measure B. argued that conflict and disagreement were inevitable in the American political system C. maintained that individuals are typically willing to forego self-interest to pursue the common good D. argued that public opinion should always dictate the decisions of elected officials
Which of the following has NOT been a factor in the growth of interest groups?
a. Economic specialization b. An aging population c. The success of established interest groups d. Federalism e. Separation of powers
In the United States, the __________ defines duties, obligations, and powers of both the national and state governments
a. president b. Congress c. people d. Constitution
What is the most important check on majority rule in the United States?
a. laissez-faire capitalism b. "one person, one vote" c. the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights d. popular sovereignty