One critique of pluralism is that __________
a. government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society
b. resources and political power are unequally distributed within society
c. individuals with shared grievances always form interest groups to press their demands upon government
d. the formation of one group typically stimulates the formation of an opposing group -
b
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The central tenet of the Roosevelt Corollary was that the United States would
A. welcome European military intervention in the internal affairs of American countries that had proven themselves incapable of self-government. B. intervene on behalf of people who were struggling to prevent their liberties from being taken away by internal factions or outside threats. C. work closely with European powers to extend the blessings of republican government throughout the Americas. D. intervene in the affairs of American nations if they proved unable to protect themselves from foreign entanglements. E. make no attempt to increase its own territorial holdings, and would prevent any other country from trying to seize new land.
Why do House and local candidates tend not to focus their campaign resources on television ads?
a. A district may represent only a small portion of a station’s market. b. Polls indicate that voters are alienated by television ads. c. Television stations do not reach a large enough audience. d. The government does not reimburse them for such ads as it does for presidential candidates. e. They prefer to go personally door to door.
Although Democrats and Republicans often appoint party activists and financial contributors to agencies in the executive branch in return for their support, they do so only when the appointees are qualified for the positions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following deepened Western suspicion of the Soviet Union after World War II?
a. The division of Berlin into four zones. b. The accession of a communist government in Poland. c. The triumph of the communists led by Marshal Tito in Yugoslavia. d. Soviet aid to Mao Zedong during China’s civil war.