Which of the following statements accurately portrays Richard Hofstadter’s interpretation of the founders?
a. The founders supported universal participation in politics.
b. The founders put great emphasis on states’ rights over federal supremacy.
c. The founders supported majoritarian democracy, which could be achieved through integrated political institutions and responsible parties.
d. The founders preferred to limit political participation to those with a necessary stake in society—property owners.
d. The founders preferred to limit political participation to those with a necessary stake in society—property owners.
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Based upon the analysis of survey data in Poland and Russia it seems that _______________ is least likely to experience a backlash against democracy
a. Poland b. Russia c. a. and b. d. neither a. nor b.
Why does the balanced placebo design raise ethical issues?
A) Because it involves deception. B) Because it involves the consumption of a substance that may pose risks. C) Because it involves the consumption of a substance that has legal restrictions. D) All of the above
Direct democracy can lead to bad decisions because
A) one must be elected to be involved in politics full time. B) elected officials do not have enough information or policy expertise. C) the opinion of a single person is not relevant to democracy. D) people often decide large issues based on fleeting passions. E) public policy is not a democratic institution.
Which of the following aspects of development can be particularly difficult for states to control?
A. political B. economic C. social D. infrastructural