Groups that are bound by common interest and use the political system from the inside to attain their goals are known as ______.
a. interest groups
b. political action committees
c. factions
d. political parties
d. political parties
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The role media played in revealing the National Security Administration's secret surveillance operation is an example of __________ journalism
a. new b. investigatory c. television d. gonzo
Proponents of representative democracy argue that the Founding Fathers preferred this system in order to protect individual liberty and the rights of minorities against the tyranny of the majority
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In contrast to the members of the United States Supreme Court, appointees to the German Constitutional Court tend to be more ideologically __________ due to their need to attract support in both legislative houses in order to have their nominations approved
a. liberal b. conservative c. moderate d. radical e. extreme
The “new isolationism” movement in Congress is best explained by which of the following factors?
a. Strategic factors in Congress b. Situational factors in Congress c. Electoral calculations by legislators d. Ideological beliefs of legislators