Identify the requirements for representative democracy to work.
What will be an ideal response?
? There must be an opportunity for genuine competition of leadership.
? Individuals and parties must be free to run for office.
? There needs to be freedom of speech and press.
? Voters must perceive that a meaningful choice exists.
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When an opinion poll asks "Do you favor or oppose going to war as a means to fighting terrorism?" the most likely reason the results may be distorted is that
A) ?more respondents will automatically answer in the affirmative. B) ?the respondents do not wish to answer the question. C) ?the respondents' interaction with the interview influence the answer. D) ?the question may be asked in a different order depending on the respondent. E) ?the possible answers from which they are allowed to choose is different.
Sustainable development refers to
a. the development strategy that argues that LDCs should sustain ties to the North in order to develop. b. The development strategy that argues that LDCs should be self-sufficient if they want to develop. c. The development strategy that argues that the needs of today's citizens must be achieved in a way that does not put future generations in danger because of environmental degradation. d. The theory of development that suggests the rich countries have sustained their wealth through exploitation of the poor.
____________ were highly skilled men who acquired subjects for dissection by medical professionals.
A. Night prowlers B. Dissection assistants C. Cadaver transport agents D. Resource managers
What was the purpose of the Sunshine Act of 1977?
a. To assign expiration dates to legislation or policy b. To simplify the language used in government policy c. To provide greater public transparency to government proceedings d. To allow Congress to review and change policy prior to its renewal