Greenpeace is considered a
a. political party.
b. political action committee.
c. nongovernmental organization.
d. multinational corporation.
e. none of the above.
c
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In The Federalist Papers, James Madison argued that factions (interest groups) __________.
A. are virtually impossible to form in a democracy B. should be banned in the U.S. Constitution C. are problematic because they will attempt to impose their preferences on others D. are the very foundation of democratic systems and the pursuit of the common good
Which of the following best characterizes the redistricting and reapportionment processes in the United States?
a. fair b. controversial c. neutral d. amicable
In which of the following countries was apartheid--the official government policy of separation of the races--practiced?
a. Egypt b. Zimbabwe c. Angola d. South Africa
The principal purpose of political party activity is to
A) achieve changes through the constitutional amendment process. B) gain control of government by winning elections and thus achieve party goals. C) influence public officials who are already in office to respond to the party's goals. D) obtain favorable treatment for party members in governmental activities.