When social and economic differences bolster one other, making political conflict more intense and polarizing the society, social scientists call them __________
Answer:
reinforcing cleavages
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Who is entitled to receive Social Security benefits?
A. retirees age 66 and up, people with certain disabilities, and certain family members B. retirees age 70 and up and their dependents C. the poor and the elderly age 65 and up D. retirees age 66 and up only
The Supreme Court's decision in Lawrence v.Texas (2003) primarily enhanced the civil liberties of which group?
a. African Americans b. American Indians c. gays and lesbians d. disabled Americans
All of the following functions exemplify why political parties are essential to democratic governance EXCEPT
a. political parties regularize the "officeseeking ambition" of politicians. b. political parties help citizens overcome collective action barriers to mobilization. c. political parties allow legislators to overcome collective action problems when voting on public policies. d. political parties prevent the decision making of governments from becoming too routine.