Describe Edmund Burke’s ideal view of a legislature. Does the modern Congress fulfill Burke’s vision?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should outline the two views of a legislator identified by Burke (delegates advocating for their constituents versus a deliberative body advocating for the common good) and should identify that Burke preferred the latter of these concepts. They should then take a position on whether the modern Congress fits with this ideal model. They might consider evidence from the text on constituency service, the re-election motive, Supreme Court justice John Paul Stevens, and so forth.
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A) an element in the campaign committee in both major party campaign organizations. B) an agency of the United States government that oversees presidential debates. C) a political action committee (PAC) of the AFL-CIO. D) a political action committee of the chamber of commerce. E) no longer in existence.
Which of the following best describes the idea of creating a ‘unified Europe’ to maintain peace and to create a common European culture?
a. It is a relatively new idea that has been successfully implemented rapidly. b. It is an idea that has repeatedly resurfaced throughout European history. c. It is an idea that is still not fully accepted by European policy makers. d. It is an idea that emerged in the process of creating the EU.
Which of the following terms describes how state governments and the national government work together to solve the nation’s problems?
A. Collaborative B. Cooperative C. Distinctive D. Dual E. Categorical
The white primary prevented white Americans from voting in Democratic primary elections
Indicate whether the statement is true or false