What is the most important check on majority rule in the United States?
a. laissez-faire capitalism
b. "one person, one vote"
c. the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights
d. popular sovereignty
Answer: c. the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights
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According to Alexis de Tocqueville, which principle do Americans value over all other principles?
a. Capitalism b. Liberty c. Justice d. Democracy e. Equality
In today's Congress, the mere threat of a Senate filibuster is extremely common, which means that a bill often needs the support of
A. 60 Senators. B. the president. C. a plurality vote of the Senate. D. all Senate Committee Chairman. E. None of the above is true.
How many community college districts exist in Texas?
a. ten b. five c. eighty d. fifty
Which of the following best reflects the belief of those who criticize the systems-model approach to policy?
A) Too much influence given to special interest groups B) Decisions never reached due to lack of implementation and evaluation C) Partisan influences usually with little impact on reasoned decision making D) Lack of elected government's policy agenda rarely, if ever, reflecting a consensus