Describe and identify at least one example of the ideological conflict representative of Americans’ negative response to the idea of a large and active government, but positive desire to provide individual public programs such as education and police protection.
What will be an ideal response?
Free and Cantril’s “ideological conservatives” and “operational liberals” is the genesis of this question. Ideological conservatives support smaller government and tax breaks, for example, while operational liberals support increased social programs. Examples of this conflict include, but are not limited to, Californians’ support for cutting taxes but also for limiting decreases in government programs.
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The __________ Amendment protects freedom of the press
Fill in the blanks with correct word
State representative Jane Doe personally believes that cigarette taxes should be increased. However, she votes against such an increase because the constituents of her tobacco-growing district oppose it. This is an example of a ________
A. corporation B. delegate C. lobbyist D. gerrymandered E. trustee
The fact that the Senate alone is entrusted with confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties, while the House of Representatives takes precedence in money matters, is an example of
a. checks and balances. b. laissez-faire politics. c. senatorial privilege. d. fiduciary duty. e. fiscal responsibility.
Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria identified by the UN High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges, and Change for legitimate intervention?
a. There is a sufficiently clear and serious threat to warrant the use of force. b. The primary purpose of the use of force may be to stop the threat through regime change. c. The use of force against the threat is the last resort. d. The use of force is proportionate and the minimum necessary to mitigate the threat.