Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the protection dynamic of alliances?
a. A small state is threatened by a rival and forms an alliance with a more powerful state to gain its help.
b. A small state realizes that opposing a more powerful state would be futile, so it forms an alliance with that state to avoid conflict.
c. A small state forms an alliance with a more powerful state in order to share in the benefits of the larger state’s expansion of power.
d. Several small states form an alliance to counterbalance the power of a single powerful rival.
a. A small state is threatened by a rival and forms an alliance with a more powerful state to gain its help.
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Jay was assaulted outside his office. In this case, the civil law can help Jay in which way?
a. seek monetary settlement for the damage b. seek punishment for the culprits c. settle the case out of court d. get a government grant for him
Political parties should translate societal demands into public policy by
A) satisfying all political interests. B) aggregating and adding up those demands. C) synthesizing and harmonizing those demands. D) holding out in favor of their own platforms. E) working to create mandates from voters.
All of the following statements concerning party machines are true EXCEPT this:
a. They sought to take advantage of the expansion of voting rights to all white men in the early nineteenth century. b. Their activities had the consequence of integrating masses of new immigrants into the political process. c. They were characterized by central control by a party leader or boss. d. They dominated party primary elections. e. They were exceptionally strong in urban areas.
In a military regime, the military _____
a. manages all the affairs of the state b. ensures that elections are fair and open c. performs only policing and national security duties d. exists to protect the state's civilian political officials