When James Madison wrote that "if men were angels, no government would be necessary," he was __________.
A. arguing that checks and balances are necessary
B. claiming that people are inherently evil
C. arguing that civil liberties need to be protected at all costs
D. making a case against the ratification of the Constitution
Answer: A
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The Electoral College system favors __________
a. centrists b. Democrats c. small states d. third parties
The Founders were both politicians and philosophers who were heavily influenced by the work of which of the following great thinkers?
a. George Berkeley b. John Dewey c. John Locke d. Michael Foucault
Identify and fully discuss the institutional models used to explain the public policy process.
What will be an ideal response?
Of the following civic activities, which one do Americans participate in the most?
a. attend public meetings b. volunteer with an organization c. frequently discuss politics d. show support for a political party