According to political scientist Robert Dahl, which of the following is NOT a key criteria of democracy?
a. the right to vote
b. the right to be elected
c. free and fair elections
d. the right to an attorney for the accused
e. alternative sources of informati
d.
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Which of the following statements is true of American politics?
A) Americans who are unhappy with the two major political parties cannot participate in American politics. B) A key characteristic of recent politics has been the extreme nonpartisanship of party activists and members of Congress. C) The rules governing campaign financing hinder the major parties as well as the minor parties. D) Minor parties have found it extremely difficult to compete with the major parties for votes. E) The rolling realignment after the elections of 1968 has resulted in parties that are much more heterogeneous.
What consequence is global warming thought to have on the United States?
A) impact of heat waves on agricultural industry B) increase in hurricanes and coastal damage to large populations on seacoasts C) increasing deforestation throughout Plains and Upper Midwest D) increasing droughts in central areas E) crushing rains and flooding near Great Lakes region
In recent decades, presidents have occasionally emphasized racial and ethnic diversity when selecting Supreme Court justices. During the nineteenth century, what form of diversity was a factor when nominating potential justices?
a. economic diversity b. gender diversity c. there was no desire for a diverse high court d. geographical diversity e. diversity in educational background
Presidents justify their signing statements by arguing that provisions are unconstitutional either directly or by infringing on the discretionary prerogatives of the President.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)