Public opinion should matter in American politics, but realistically it does matter in American politics because ______.
A. the public pays close attention to public policymaking
B. the public votes on the basis of well-informed policy views
C. politicians and the media act as if it matters
D. the media is diligent in keeping the public well informed
Answer: C. politicians and the media act as if it matters
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In a strong mayor-council form of municipal government, the mayor
a. is elected by the city council. b. is subject to recall by the city's voters. c. is unable to influence the city budget. d. has the power to appoint and remove other city executives. e. has the power to remove council members.
The power of the Supreme Court to invalidate unconstitutional acts of Congress was first implied in
a. Hylton v. United States (1796). b. Marbury v. Madison (1803). c. Eakin v. Raub (1825). d. Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857).
Electoral politics:
a. Is outside the scope of policy advocacy. b. Can only be addressed by professional consultants. c. Can only be addressed by special interests. d. Helps to determine the extent legislators are amenable to social reform.
Institutional arrangements throughout the Western world serve to minimize social mobility. Which nation does not uses rigorous competitive examination to determine who gets into university?
A. Great Britain B. France C. Japan D. United States