How could one argue that America is not run by a small power elite?
What will be an ideal response?
One could argue that due to the diversity of group structures in America and the fierce competition over whose values will emerge victorious on any particular issue, it would be difficult for one homogeneous group to consistently control policies and all other competing political forces in the United States. Power in America is also dynamic; whereas once women and minorities were severely restricted from the exercise of power, many of those barriers have been removed, and the influence of women and minorities has grown considerably.
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If a child is abducted in Texas, how does an Amber Alert help the situation?
What will be an ideal response?
One of the strongest rallying cries of opponents of the president's health care agenda during the summer of 2009 was that the plan __________
a. violated the Constitution b. was not well economically feasible c. was un-democratic d. was unfair to women and minority groups e. went against the grain of American political culture
When the cost and benefits of a policy are widely distributed, they are
A) limited to a relatively small number of citizens. B) spread over many, most, or even all citizens. C) enjoyed by only one demographic. D) limited to one geographic region. E) spread over a number of states.