To ensure that majority rule does not become oppressive, modern democracies
a) limit political participation to individuals who are properly educated
b) guarantee the rights of minorities
c) both a and b
d) apply term limits to elected official
e) require two-thirds support of the legislature before a law can be enacted
b) guarantee the rights of minorities
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A) inputs. B) requisite functions of the state. C) values. D) traditions.
Regarding bureaucratic accountability, when a person’s output is difficult to perceive and it is difficult to measure the outcomes of a task, then ______.
a. it is difficult to ascertain the success or failure of a policy b. a stalemate results c. bureaucratic inertia has been reached d. effective management is almost impossible
Which is an obstacle that prevents some introduced bills from becoming law?
A. committees, which serve as screening devices B. filibustering in the House C. presidential vetoes on committee assignments D. the Rules Committee in the Senate
Ted enjoys visiting national parks and seeing the wildlife, but hasn't joined or contributed to a group like the World Wildlife Fund. Ted is an example of a ________
A) disengaged supporter B) free rider C) picket buster D) benefit sucker E) union buster