There is a common assumption about pluralist politics that government programs emerge in response to interest group demands.
a. This assumption has been shown to be true with respect to all the post–New Deal programs.
b. Although in reality, interests and interest groups arise in defense of government programs.
c. This is true with the exception of those groups narrowly tailored to business interests.
d. Although in reality, interests and interest groups are not connected to government programs in any meaningful way.
b. Although in reality, interests and interest groups arise in defense of government programs.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements best describes Riker's view of federalism in the United States?
a. It allowed white Americans to repress African Americans in southern states b. It allowed minority parties to flourish within state governments c. It prevented the poor masses from redistributing the income of the wealthy minority d. It ensured that federal government protected the rights of ethnic minorities in the south
Which of the following groups has the lowest voter turnout rates in America today?
a. Latinos b. African-Americans c. women d. Christians
Concerns about nuclear proliferation mounted in 1998 when:
A. Libya used weapons of mass destruction against Syria. B. North Korea conducted its first nuclear test. C. India and Pakistan detonated nuclear devices within a few weeks of each other. D. Israel conducted nuclear tests in the Atlantic Ocean. E. North Korea tested a long-range missile under the guise of attempting to launch a satellite.