A “prisoner’s dilemma” arises when

a. a convict pleads guilty to a crime he or she did not commit.
b. individuals who ultimately would benefit from cooperating also have an incentive to defect.
c. there are conflicting provisions in a constitution.
d. a civilian is the commander in chief of the military.


b. individuals who ultimately would benefit from cooperating also have an incentive to defect.

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a. Space Station b. Medicaid c. Social Security d. Federal military retirement e. Medicare

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Contributors usually give more money to challengers and open-seat candidates than to incumbents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When learning about politics, young adults today prefer to get information through the bottom-up approach which is made possible by

A) ?the growing availability of new media that allows for citizen participation. B) broadcasters filtering the news and reporting it to the public. C) speaking with constituents at political gatherings. D) participating in political events such as conventions and polls. E) holding fast to the political beliefs of previous generations.

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The franking privilege allows members of Congress to

A) redraw district lines in their favor. B) cast a nonpartisan vote. C) send material through the mail at no cost. D) vote based on the desires of the constituency. E) advertise on network television during an election year.

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