Describe the general process of running for a congressional seat. When does it begin? What obstacles are faced by challengers?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of interest group?
a. Coalitional alliance b. Membership organizations c. Associations d. Individual institutions
Class action lawsuits can be difficult to pursue because of
A. courts require litigants to demonstrate personal injury in order to be a party B. litigants are required to identify and notify all members of the class C. most people respond to the court notification D. people are hard to locate
Which statement explains Aristotle's view on why people created cities and governments?
a. People are "political animals" who instinctively want to live together. b. People are "philosopher-kings" who need rules to create an ideal society. c. People are "political animals" who need rules to keep them from anarchy. d. People are "philosopher-kings" who instinctively want to rule over others.
One criterion that must be met for a country to be democratic is that it must
A) ?have only two political parties. B) ?be politically divided along traditional liberal/conservative lines. C) ?have more than one political party. D) ?allow initiative and referendum. E) ?prevent interest groups from unduly influencing elections.