Some forms of participation provide more frequent messages. Voting is low frequency; an individual can only vote once per election Donations are high frequency; an individual can donate time or money more than once per campaign The frequency and strength of a political message is strongly related to the amount of resources the sender possesses
What will be an ideal response?
CHARACTERISTICS OF POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
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Japan's willingness to make economic
concessions to the United States in 1990, to prevent a weakening of the security relationship, is an example of states employing linkage strategies to exploit asymmetries in interdependence. Indicate whether this statement is true or false
Explain how Russia might be described as a kleptocracy
A) The executive is relatively powerful; the parliament is weak; the oil and gas sectors are under both private and government control, as is most of the popular media, aiding in the support of a middle class. B) The executive is extremely powerful; the parliament is weak; the oil and gas sectors are under private control, as is most of the popular media, creating a diverse and complex economy. C) The executive is extremely powerful; the parliament is weak; the oil and gas sectors are under government control, as is most of the popular media, leaving a select few to get rich. D) The executive is relatively powerful; the parliament is relatively powerful; the oil and gas sectors are under government control, but the popular media is not, leaving a select few to get rich.
The tension between ___________ and __________ is one of several key issues related to the role of mass media in a democratic society?
a. informed citizenry and informed government officials b. freedom of press and government restrictions c. right to assemble and national security d. freedoms of society versus order of society e. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an argument against electronic voting systems?
A) Computers are susceptible to hardware, software, and virus problems. B) Electronic voting is insecure. C) Electronic voting systems provide insufficient means to verify votes. D) The length of the ballot often leads to voter mistakes. E) Computer hackers can penetrate the system and distort the actual vote.