What are some of the most basic features of American public opinion today?

What will be an ideal response?


Americans are not very trusting of their government and have lost confidence in elected leaders and institutions. Most consider themselves neither too liberal nor too conservative, and knowledge about politics is lower than many political theorists would desire.

Political Science

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The income tax is generally progressive, meaning that

A) it increases incrementally on an annual basis. B) those with more income pay higher rates of tax on their income. C) those with more income pay more in taxes than those with less income. D) it is a newer form of taxation than excise and sales taxes. E) it is better than a flat tax.

Political Science

Semipresidentialism originated in

a. Britain b. France c. Russia d. Nigeria

Political Science

Sin taxes are based on the philosophy that those who subject their bodies to the damaging effects of a product may be discouraged from doing so by paying a tax on the product

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

Select the Liberal perspective on international law:

a. Shapes and reshapes the interests of states. b. Simply a codification of the most powerful states interests. c. Shapes norms and behaviors while promoting cooperation. d. Obligations end up costing states by tying future leaders to international law.

Political Science