The tragedy of the ______ is a situation in which the rational choices of individuals collide with the needs or interests of the larger community, leading to the exploitation of shared resources.
A. cave
B. commons
C. ages
D. classroom
B. commons
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One previous rule left in place after the adoption of the Twelfth Amendment was that electors would cast two votes, but:
a. must vote for a unified ticket of president and vice president candidates. b. only one of those votes would be counted. c. only one of those votes could be for someone from their own home state. d. at least one of those votes must be for the person who won the popular vote in their home state.
The first legislation that made a real impact on campaign finance reform was the __________
a. Buckley-Valeo Act b. Federal Election Campaign Act c. Federal Election Commission Act d. Voter Rights Act
Which of the following is true of lobbying?
A. It is more stringent at the state and local level than at the federal level. B. Monetary contributions are considered as the top lobbying technique. C. It is an indirect strategy of exerting influence on state officials. D. It involves providing information on specific proposals. E. The U.S. federal law prohibits gifts to public employees.
The ability of groups to use their influence to obtain and maintain favorable government policies is known as __________.
A. hyperpluralism B. crony capitalism C. agenda-setting D. political polarization