Initiative, referendum, and recall are examples of which of the following?
A. Oligarchy
B. Representative democracy
C. Anarchy
D. Direct democracy
E. Direct egalitarianism
Answer: D
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The concept that interest groups are really an elitist phenomenon rather than a manifestation of pluralism is supported by the fact that
A) public-interest groups are the most powerful groups?. B) ?only a small percentage of the interest groups lobbying Congress are business groups. C) ?the power of unions has declined over the past three decades. D) ?religious groups and recreational groups have the largest financial footprint in Washington, DC. E) most Americans are not represented by interest groups.
Which one of the following is the most common method used by state constitutions to remove a state judge?
A. impeachment proceedings B. recall procedures C. judicial conduct commissions D. legislative address
Which of the following would happen if a referendum were to take place in the United States?
A. The people would let their elected officials make decisions on their behalf. B. A question would be placed on the ballot by gathering signatures. C. The legislature would send a ballot proposal to the voters. D. A question would be placed on the ballot by action of the legislature. E. An elected official would be removed before his or her term of office comes to an end.
The response of the rest of society to decisions made by the authorities in a political system constitutes which of the following?
A) supports B) feedback C) demands D) outputs E) acceptable values