Americans have generally become more tolerant, yet most believe there should be limits to tolerance. What, then, explains the tremendous amount of liberty enjoyed by groups sometimes feared by the majority?
What will be an ideal response?
Most of us do not act on our beliefs; further, we will not make the effort to deny someone else their rights. Although a majority may agree that the liberty of some group should be curtailed, there is no broad consensus as to which particular group(s) that should be. Courts are sufficiently insulated from public opinion to protect minority rights.
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The original political values taught by the Chinese Communist Party included all the following EXCEPT a. collectivism—loyalties to social and political groups should be the basis for political action. b. democracy—the people should directly determine the collective goals of society. c. egalitarianism—everyone should be treated equally and be rewarded equally for collective action. d
selfreliance—China was big enough to take care of itself and individuals united in collective action could doanything. e. struggle—changing the status quo would require conflict and action by everyone.
Which of the following accurately defines political patronage?
A. the observation that countries with an abundance of natural resources often perform worse in terms of economic development and good governance than countries without these resources B. a form of colonial governance, most commonly used by the British, in which local authorities are incorporated into the system of colonial administration C. the constitutional requirement that a candidate must win not only the most votes but also a quarter of the votes in at least two-thirds of Nigeria's states in order to win the presidency D. the act of working outside of the government in ways that typically do not directly affect the political outcomes we care most about E. the distribution of state resources, such as government jobs or private goods, to ordinary citizens in exchange for their political support
In the information revolution, rulers have recognized that their effective control can be enhanced by walking away from some issues they cannot resolve
Indicate whether this statement is true or false
What level of integration is characterized by the presence of supranational organizations?
A) Fifth B) First C) Fourth D) Second E) Third