What evidence would pluralists most likely cite to support their claims that elites are ultimately accountable?
a. the comparative wealth of most members of Congress
b. tax cuts given to the richest 1 percent of the population
c. the millions spent by corporations to back the major political parties
d. the millions of dollars that tobacco firms have paid out in lawsuits and settlements
d
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As students of politics, we attempt to develop descriptions and explanations of aspects of political reality
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Because they can be voted out of office if the people are galvanized, politicians usually work to keep the public __________
a. passionately interested b. passive and quiet c. voting and well-informed d. weak but well-educated
Managing ______________ , that is, the spread of nuclear weapons to additional actors became a key concern for the U.S. after the Cold War.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If a group such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) issued ratings of members of Congress, a rating of zero? means that a member
A. voted against the group on every issue. B. voted with the group on every issue. C. did not vote on issues affecting the group. D. did not sponsor any legislation affecting the group. E. sits on no committees affecting the group.