In Federalist Paper 10, James Madison argued that political parties (or factions) were
a. both necessary and effective.
b. necessary but divisive.
c. divisive but inevitable.
d. both fragmented and unnecessary.
Answer: c. divisive but inevitable.
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The publication of which of the following galvanized the colonists' belief that reconciliation with Great Britain was impossible?
a. Common Sense
b. Federalist No. 10
c. American Cousin
d. Articles of Confederation
The dictatorship type that is most likely to be followed by competitive elections is:
A. military dictatorships. B. personalistic dictatorships. C. dominant-party dictatorships.
Most political scientists now believe that the idea of an “issue network” captures the typical relationship that interest groups have to elected and appointed leaders. How does the “issue network” concept compare to the “iron triangle” concept?
a. “Issue networks” are more open and less unified. b. “Iron triangles” are more open and less unified. c. “Issue networks” arise primarily around noneconomic policies. d. “Iron triangles” arise primarily around judicial issues.
Which provisions from the Constitution were invoked by the Supreme Court in McCulloch vs. Maryland?
a. Privileges and immunities clause and commerce clause b. Supremacy clause and elastic clause c. Commerce clause and full faith and credit clause d. Necessary and proper clause and supremacy clause