According to the text, what distinguishes a public problem from a private problem?
a. Public problems must elicit a heated response from at least two major factions
b. Public problems originate as private problems, but need an impassioned advocate to bring them into popular awareness.
c. Public problems are any problem deemed worthy of political attention by politicians, whether they are important to the public or not.
d. Public problems affect a substantial number of people and have broad effects, including consequences for people not directly involved.
d
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The Supreme Court upheld a Missouri law sharply restricting abortions in which of the following cases?
A. Webster v. Reproductive Health Services B. Roe v. Wade C. Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania v. Casey D. Lawrence v. Texas
What do you call research data that has not been analyzed and is still in an unorganized
format? a) raw data b) research data c) data points d) descriptive data
According to some elite theorists of democracy, low American voter turnout would be best illustrated by which of the following statements?
A. Elections are fraudulent and corrupt. B. Laws concerning voting restrictions make it difficult for ordinary people to vote. C. Decisions are made by a powerful few, so voter participation in elections does not matter. D. Because Americans enjoy a high standard of living politics is not an important activity.
The textbook examines three issues regarding privacy: reproductive rights, gay rights, and the right to die. Pick one of these issues, and discuss what the courts have ruled regarding the issue. Do you agree or disagree? Defend your argument.
What will be an ideal response?