Which of the following best describes the term capitalism?
A) It is a set of political beliefs that include the advocacy of active government.
B) It is a concept that holds, at a minimum, that all people are entitled to equal protection under the law.
C) It is an economic system based on the private ownership of wealth-producing property.
D) It is a more popular term for the set of political beliefs known as liberalism.
E) It is an intrinsic property which measures the disregard for material possessions.
C
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Which factors decrease party responsibility in the U.S. Congress?
a. The lack of cohesion in the parties-in-the-electorate b. The reliance of legislators on private campaign contributions c. The existence of primary elections to determine nominations d. All of the above are true.
Which of the following interests groups are understood as one of the most powerful in many states?
a. Teachers' associations b. Petro-chemical industries c. Environmentalists d. Generation X
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What would best describe the period of dual federalism, from 1837 to 1937?
A) During this time the state courts and the federal courts had equal powers and jurisdiction. B) The jurisdiction between the state and federal governments was hard to differentiate. C) Congress had the authority to regulate the territories and oversee the admission of new states, while states retained considerable authority to regulate economic affairs. D) The Supreme Court made rulings that returned our nation to a period that was twice as committed to a strong central government. E) Congress was granted additional authority to regulate industrial relations.