Approximately 56 percent of interest groups do favors for government officials as a means of lobbying. This is an example of
a. Elite and class theory
b. Hyperpluralism
c. Decentralization
d. Pluralist theory
e. Representative democracy
Answer: a. Elite and class theory
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Which of the following countries have posed challenges to the United States in recent years because of their economic growth and global influence?
a. Japan and France b. Russia and Germany c. Germany and Spain d. China and India
The central tenet of the Monroe Doctrine was that the United States would
A. intervene in the affairs of any American nation whose internal disorder threatened regional stability. B. regard new European imperial activities in the Americas as a threat to American security. C. make no attempt to increase its own territorial holdings, and would prevent any other country from trying to seize new land. D. intervene on behalf of people who were struggling to prevent their liberties from being taken away by internal factions or outside threats. E. work closely with European powers to extend the blessings of republican government throughout the Americas.
According to the textbook, presidents have difficulty surviving two terms in office and maintaining their popularity because ______.
a. the electoral system favors inexperienced presidential candidates b. voter turnout is low c. of congressional ineptitude d. presidents have too little power to meet public expectations
Why is citizen engagementin the political process an important condition of popular sovereignty?
a. Citizen engagementconveys the will of the people. b. Citizen engagementprevents leaders from being responsible to the public. c. Citizen engagementhelps to ensure that the public is well-informed about policy issues. d. Citizen engagementprotects the public from overly responsive political leaders.