Interest groups function as a way to educate the public on certain issues but have no influence on actual public policy.
A. True
B. False
B. False
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A well-run democracy is not characterized by which of these features?
a. Government decisions are dominated by special interests. b. Government decisions are made on the basis of law. c. The media report public policy debates in a fair manner. d. Citizens pay attention to public policy debates and then vote their preferences. e. Politicians debate questions of public policy honestly.
Because current Social Security beneficiaries receive payments from current Social Security taxes, the program is considered a __________ program
Answer:
Which of the following is the strongest determinant of an individual's voting behavior?
(A) His or her socioeconomic background (B) Suggestions from family members (C) Newspaper and media endorsements (D) Political party affiliation (E) His or her opinions on policy issues
Voter turnout in the United States' presidential elections is generally higher than in European parliamentary elections
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.