When two or more groups do not trust one another and do not believe that institutional constraints will protect them, there is potential for ______.
A. contentious politics
B. security dilemma
C. relative deprivation
D. oppression
B. security dilemma
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In the last 50 years _________ has emerged as the dominant form of mass media influence on political opinion.
A. Newspaper B. Television C. Radio D. Internet
Why were the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention kept secret?
a. to make it difficult for delegates to change their minds after debate and discussion b. to encourage delegates to speak freely c. so that opponents of the convention wouldn't have easy arguments against decisions made at the convention d. so that foreign leaders wouldn't sabotage the convention
Why do demographers seek to standardize population numbers (such that demographic reports tend to feature rates instead of raw numbers)?
A. to allow statistical analysis B. to facilitate comparisons between nations and over time C. Data must be standardized to be included in the demographic bookkeeping equation. D. They work with data with dubious origins.
Why do poverty and economic inequality threaten democracy?
a. Democracy is predicated on economic equality. b. Economic inequality increases the incentives for political participation. c. Economic inequality means that fewer citizens are affected by government decisions. d. Those who are poor are less effective democratic citizens.