An important aspect of representative democracy is ________
a. a class structure that lets the elite rise to the top
b. periodic elections so citizens can replace those whose views no longer reflect the views of the majority
c. elections that limit competition so that citizens aren't confused by too many choices
d. control over a candidate's message so that he or she doesn't mislead the people
b
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The subsequent abandonment of the Poll Tax by the Conservative Party by 1993 demonstrates which of the following?
A. Government power is limited in the UK. B. Reforms introduced by the Conservative Party are generally rejected. C. The balance of power in the English Parliament is fragile and easily disturbed. D. The reforms proposed through the Poll Tax favored those who did not own property. E. The public is generally hostile and suspicious toward tax reforms
The__________, as part of the Constitution under Article I, Section 8, establishes the exclusive authority of Congress to regulate commerce among the states
A) supremacy clause B) commerce clause C) concurrent powers D) state's rights agreement E) reserve powers
In the House, a member may file a ______ to free a bill from an unfriendly committee and move it to the House floor for a vote.
a. cloture amendment b. filibuster request c. discharge petition d. quorum call
Which of the following is an example of celebrity diplomacy?
a. The actor Ben Affleck’s visits to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to bring attention to victims of the nation’s civil war b. The action-movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger’s becoming the governor of California c. The Law and Order television star Fred Thompson’s serving as a U.S. senator on the Committee for Governmental Affairs d. Former governor of California Gray Davis’s appearance in daily sitcoms as a comedian