Social protests are used by groups that ______.
a. have no respect for the law
b. are in a hurry to bring change and do not want to use more traditional methods
c. are shut out of more traditional avenues of political action
d. have the sympathy of the public
e. only want to take advantage of the media coverage that traditional techniques cannot generate
c. are shut out of more traditional avenues of political action
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Which of the following is a major reason for government regulation of the economy?
a. to increase the overall level of taxes paid by producers in the economy b. to increase the general level of educational attainment c. to eliminate the costs of doing business for corporations d. to promote economic development
Individuals have power when they are able to
A. get elected to office. B. be present at behind-the-scenes political meetings. C. serve their fellow human beings. D. get others to do what they want them to do. E. vote without being influenced by outside forces.
Which collective action problem is reflected in free riding?
a. disturbance theory b. disincentive to participate c. particularized benefits d. purposive incentives
Which of the following statements about the use of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate is true?
a. Filibusters were banned by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 2003. b. The threat of using the filibuster has become more common in recent decades. c. Liberal Democrats tend to use filibusters more than conservative Republicans. d. Conservative Republicans tend to use filibusters more than liberal Democrats.