A distinguishing feature of democracies is:
a. the number of political parties
b. a president versus a King or Queen
c. the relationship between the executive and the legislature
d. the length of time one person can hold the executive office
c. the relationship between the executive and the legislature
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The failure of the collective security provision to pass the United Nations due to the lack of unanimous agreement by the great powers led to the creation of the ___________________
A. iron curtain B. Warsaw Pact C. SEATO D. NATO
According to the textbook, “citizens”
a. have no say in their relationship with the state b. are typical of pre-modern states c. are members of a political community or a state with certain rights and duties d. control the bureaucracy of non-European states
Which of the following is a criticism of Marxism advanced by the critical approaches?
Concentrated too heavily on socio-economic class differences rather than other features of society that supported capitalism Marxism was too reductionist in that it ignored elements such as culture Its emphasis on revolution as the prime method to enact change in society All of the options
Topics in American Government: Political PolarizationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 634 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements pertaining to political polarization is true?
A. The most politically engaged citizens often pay the most attention to the media. B. Political talk shows are good about staying neutral on divisive issues. C. Political candidates try to appeal to those who are in the middle of the ideological spectrum. D. The media does not have a large influence on partisanship.