Which of the following, in the opinion of Cummings and Wise, is the first and most important power that Americans can utilize to influence government?
A) voting in free elections to choose those who govern
B) participating in political parties
C) belonging to interest groups
D) utilizing direct action
E) writing to newspaper editors
A
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Replication of research is made possible chiefly by
A) research grants. B) the researcher's fervor. C) good operational definitions of the variables. D) sophisticated statistical procedures.
To say that globalization depends on market-driven exchanges means that:
a. It is determined by government regulation of the market. b. It is determined by supply and demand for products completely unconstrained by governments. c. It is determined by supply and demand for products with governments ensuring fair competition. d. a and c are correct.
Which type of primary is also called a jungle primary?
a. the winner-take-all system b. a closed primary c. an open primary d. the top-two primary
One of the major inducements of the American interest group system is that it
A) provides too much representation. B) distracts government officials. C) is biased toward the wealthy. D) stifles the expression of new interests. E) is dominated by single-issue groups.