Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in The Federalist No. 10?
a. He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest.
b. He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs. -
c. He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics.
d. He worried that factions might prevent the Constitution from being ratified.
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The credibility of political information provided by lobbyists to political officials is enhanced when ______.
A. it is privately communicated rather than publicly communicated B. a group uses only its professional lobbyists to convey the information C. it comes in the form of a lengthy technical report instead of through constituent letters and postcards D. a group mobilizes its constituency as part of the lobbying effort
Criminal laws exist to protect
a. those accused of crimes. b. society from harm. c. organizations from financial disputes. d. the United States from foreign influences.
Which of these is true about the party system in the United States?
a. Politicians are more loyal to party leaders than ever before. b. Most Americans support one or another of the third parties. c. It is rare for individuals to change their party identification. d. Many voters are registered with more than one political party.
The third two-party system, in place since 1856, is made up of
(A) The Federalists and the Anti-Federalists (B) The Know-Nothings and the Whigs (C) The Democrats and the Republicans (D) The Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists (E) The Patriots and the Tories