According to Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, the primary function of law is to ______.
a. enforce moral values
b. create a more just society
c. provide security, order, and predictability in life
d. secure the advantages of the dominant class in society
e. increase equality of opportunity
c. provide security, order, and predictability in life
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The initiatives that are usually brought to voters at the local level most often pertain to ______.
A. civil rights and civil liberties B. public morality and transportation C. health, welfare, housing, criminal justice, housing D. funding for education, the political process, taxes, and land use
The system by which legislative seats are awarded to a party in proportion to the vote that party wins in an election is called _____ representation
A) majority B) proportional C) bipartisan D) electoral E) common
If a reporter falsely accuses the government of being involved in a corruption scandal, but the reporter claims that she was misled by what seemed to be a credible source, this can nonetheless be considered defamation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which question(s) does Katz think is crucial in the design of democratic systems?
a. Are there minorities that need to be protected from the majority? b. Do key groups in society trust and respect one another? c. Does the threat to democracy come mainly from the rulers or the masses? d. Are voters sufficiently educated and motivated to make political decisions? e. Are equality and social justice central goals?