The organization created to preserve international peace after World War I was called
a. the Concert of Westphalia.
b. the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
c. the United Nations.
d. the League of Nations.
D
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Which political philosophy is most likely to support only practical policies that fix people's problems and improve people's lives?
a. Liberal b. Socialist c. Conservative d. Populist e. Libertarians
In early 2014, President Obama raised the minimum wage for all temporary workers provided to the federal government through private contracts because Congress would not enact legislation to increase worker compensation. His actions are an example of
A) ?an executive agreement. B) ?an executive order. C) ?administrative law. D) ?a pocket veto. E) ?a signing statement.
You work for an employer who applies affirmative action in its hiring practices. This means your company does which of the following?
A. Gives special preferences to disadvantaged groups B. Sets strict quotas for the number of minorities it will hire C. Guarantees that a woman must be hired for the next job opening D. Disregards disadvantaged status, all other things being equal E. Hires based on minority status, rather than qualifications
A major complaint by critics of interest groups is that the benefits these groups obtain are not in the general public interest. Which of the following is a reason for this criticism?
A) They allow only wealthy and influential people to join their groups. B) There is a lack of funds for the development of interest groups. C) They cannot directly influence public policy. D) They are considered undemocratic by political scientists. E) There is an enthusiasm gap between supporters and opponents of any given subsidy.