Some people claim that the media increasingly peddle ideologically biased political news. If this is true, which of the following necessary conditions for popular sovereignty is jeopardized?
a. that government policies reflect the wishes of the people
b. that government leaders are selected in competitive elections
c. that elections are free and fair
d. that high-quality information is available
d
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How does the American two-party system facilitate or hinder democracy?
Compare the U.S. electoral system to multiparty systems. How did the American electoral system arise, and who has manipulated it? Offer an analysis of the potential for realistic prodemocratic change in the U.S. electoral system.
On the issue of global warning, many Americans
A. ?do not believe it is occurring. B. ?do not believe that it is caused by human actions. C. ?believe that it is caused by the government. D. ?do not believe it is occurring and do not believe that it is caused by human actions. E. do not believe that it is caused by human actions and believe that it is caused by the government.
Because Congress felt it was unable to handle the complexities and technicalities required to carry out specific laws in the public interest, what did it establish?
A. Cabinet departments B. Courts of limited jurisdiction C. Government corporations D. Independent executive agencies E. Independent regulatory agencies
In representative government, citizens exercise power ______.
a. directly b. indirectly c. efficiently d. passively