What is the difference between political structures and political institutions?
A. Political institutions are generic, while structures are specific.
B. Structures pertain to the executive branch of government, while institutions pertain to the legislative branch.
C. There is no difference; they both refer to the generic branches of government.
D. Political structures are generic, while institutions are specific.
D. Political structures are generic, while institutions are specific.
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Much of the research discussed in Chapter 6 (Naturalistic and Case Study Research) is
A) Qualitative research. B) Highly experimental. C) Differential research. D) High-constraint research.
Affirmative action is an example of which of the following?
a. the American government fulfilling the requirements of the 1964 Civil Rights Act b. the American government attempting to end de jure discrimination c. the American government attempting to force the fulfillment of racial quotas d. the American government attempting to create procedural equality e. the American government attempting to create substantive equality
______ laws are created when a legislature passes a law stating a general policy intent.
a. Procedural b. Administrative c. Legislative d. Laws of intent
Which of the following is NOT true about decision-making according to the bureaucratic politics model?
a. A variety of individuals and institutions are involved in policy formulation. b. There is a clear vision of the national interest. c. Policy decisions are compromises. d. Politics does not stop once a decision is made. e. Policy-making is a struggle among competing institutions