Which of the following instances best exemplifies the "free rider" problem?
A. citizens who enjoy the benefits of a democratic system without actively participating in the democratic process
B. incumbent political officials who exploit the privileges of their office to give themselves an advantage over their rivals
C. advocacy groups that pursue political goals through traditionally nonpolitical means
D. prominent citizens who use their political connections to lobby for legislation that benefits them personally
E. unqualified candidates who are elected primarily because they share a ticket with a more prominent and popular candidate
Answer: A
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a. slow, steady, stable economic growth b. very rapid economic growth c. high levels of economic volatility d. resources focused on high growth areas
The condition that results when each state's increase in military capability is matched by the other's capability, resulting in no significant gain in security for any one state is known as
a. the security dilemma. b. mutually assured destruction. c. coercive diplomacy. d. balance of power. e. power politics.
The relationship between the interviewer and respondent can affect the respondent’s answers through
a. Sample-population congruence b. Interviewer bias c. Subject fatigue d. Over-reporting
What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?
a. Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. b. Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign policy. c. Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. d. Congress can replace the secretary of state with someone who will implement foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.