__________ is defined as the activities of members of Congress that help individual constituents, particularly by cutting through bureaucratic red tape
a. Gains from trade
b. Casework
c. Logrolling
d. The pork barrel
b
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Citizen mobilization to stop construction of a nuclear waste facility near their homes would be an example of the _________ phenomenon
A) ?contacting B) ?NIMBY C) ?supportive D) ?class action E) ?unconventional political participation
From the liberal perspective, the essence of international law is ________, or the inclusion of all states.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
With which of the following statements would critics of original intent likely agree?
A. There is no way to anticipate all the personal freedoms necessary in a democracy. B. The expansion of rights that has occurred since the mid-1960s is illegitimate and has no foundation in the text of the Constitution. C. Loose constructionism is a way to stay close to the Constitution's true meaning. D. The intentions of the framers are impossible to determine.
Anabelle is interested in joining a political coalition in her state. Members of the coalition share common values and opinions about political issues in the state
Anabelle believes that by joining the coalition, she will be able to participate actively in political activities of the state. In such a scenario, which of the following will strengthen Anabelle's decision to join the coalition? a. There is a high degree of discord among members of the coalition. b. Anabelle's political ideology is a striking contrast from that of the coalition's ideology. c. Anabelle wants to be a part of a party that is not divided into subgroups. d. Anabelle supports the same candidate for elected office as the coalition.