What problem did economist Mancur Olson identify that passivity on the part of individuals who benefit from the work of activists but who do not join it or support it in any way?

a. the societal cost problem
b. anomie
c. freebooters
d. the free-rider problem


d

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________ refer to elections in which voters decide on ballot initiatives, vote on statewide constitutional changes or new constitutions, or elect a senator or representative to replace one who has died or resigned

A. General elections B. Special elections C. Recall elections D. Referendums E. Initiatives

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Employees must belong to the union at the time of hiring in a

a. closed shop. b. foundation. c. PAC. d. right-to-work industry. e. union shop.

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How many amendments were originally proposed for the Bill of Rights?

a. 9 b. 10 c. 11 d. 12

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Which newspaper is credited with bringing back the information model in the early 1900s?

  a. Chicago Tribune  b. Washington Post  c. New York Times  d. New York World 

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