In which of these ways is a pluralist most like the role an interest group plays in society?
a. They distort public opinion.
b. They undermine the practice of democracy.
c. They require regulation to function properly.
d. They make a positive contribution to the political system.
d
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James Madison believed that ancient Greece provided a good model for American government.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements demonstrates the belief that compromise with the other party in the legislature is a form of betrayal?
A) The minority party should not oppose majority-party measures. B) The independent voters are likely to increase in number over the years. C) The realignment process is often replaced by the dealignment process. D) The two-party system should be promoted in the United States. E) The minority party should not attempt to improve legislation proposed by the majority.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is best described as which of the following?
A. the president's primary control instrument over the bureaucracy B. an independent agency charged with helping Congress balance the budget C. a nongovernmental advisory body for the executive branch D. an executive branch agency charged with managing presidential appointments
The decision by governments about which problems will be addressed and which will not be addressed is referred to as:
A. determining policy options B. agenda setting C. policy implementation D. bureaucracy