Standing committees __________.

Institutional design

a. balances the interests of all parties involved so each has an interest in maintaining arrangements. b. is almost always imposed by political actors seeking to secure their advantages. c. is a product of politics and some institutions may convey advantages for some interests over others. d. generates uncertainty so it is almost impossible to design stable and effective institutions.

Which perspective emphasizes the idea that democracy promotes nongovernmental organizations and civil society as fundamental components of political society?

a. The realist perspective b. The liberal perspective c. The identity perspective d. The critical theory perspective

Based on the text, which of these factors does NOT determine the accuracy of the sample?

A) ?randomness of sample B) ?sample size C) ?how the sample is selected D) ?amount of variation in the population E) year sample is taken

Why might a city lease a new facility built by a private contractor instead of building the facility itself?

A. The city might have already reached its bond indebtedness ceiling and have no way to build the facility itself without raising taxes. B. A city might be having trouble finding candidates to run for office, and a new facility will make serving on the city council more attractive. C. Leasing a new facility allows the city government to collect use fees from the public that will lower the need to collect other taxes. D. By leasing the facility, the city council can spend more money on education.