Managed accountability occurs when _________
a. authoritarian regimes allow citizens to elect the president only
b. elections have no meaningful impact on the regime leadership or policies
c. the organizational structure of a regime has a system of checks and balances
d. citizens are allowed to protest government policy without fear of punishment
Correct Answer: b
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Which of the following is a “contradiction” of capitalism, according to Marxist ideology?
a. Capitalism inevitably falls where there are constitutional democracies. b. Capitalism exploits workers while simultaneously bringing them into close contact with one another. c. Capitalism makes workers in different countries compete, causing wars. d. Capitalism produces a materialistic culture, eroding the unifying impact of religion.
Beginning with the 2010 election, corporations were free to run ads directly advocating a candidate’s election for the first time since 1907 when Congress first banned using general corporate funds in federal election campaigns. This occurred based on which 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision?
A. Federal Election Commission v. McCain B. Feingold v. McConnell C. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission D. BCRA v. Fox News E. FEC v. Americans United Trust
Beginning in the mid-1970s, regulatory activity by the federal government declined and a movement toward deregulation emerged
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The ability to "get in the door" to sit down and talk to public officials is called
A) access. B) contribution. C) lobbying. D) political influence.