Which of the following aspects of U.S. government might be used as part of an argument that the U.S. is less democratic than some other democracies?
A. the extension of popular direct election to office
B. its staggered terms of office for members of the legislative houses and presidency
C. its extensive reliance on primary elections
D. the frequency of election of its chief executive
E. the frequency of election of its larger legislative body
Answer: B
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a. Britain has moved toward single-party dominance. b. the electorate has continued to support a two-and-one-half-party system. c. third parties have received a far smaller share of the popular vote. d. the Liberal Democrats have overtaken the Conservatives.
When India gains access to short-range nuclear weapons, neighboring countries like Pakistan feel less safe. As a response, Pakistan might attempt to procure their own nuclear weapons making all of the countries in the region (including India) feel less safe. This is an example of
A) anarchy. B) interdependence. C) the prisoners dilemma. D) the security dilemma. E) tragedy of the commons.
The "phony war" refers to
a. Germany's preemptive strike against Holland, Belgium, and France b. The diplomatic bickering that came in response to Hitler's capture of Czechoslovakia c. Hitler's violation of the Munich pact with Britain d. The temporary quiet that ensued after Germany took Poland e. The quiet period that ensued after the British had to evacuate the port of Dunkirk
What was the nature of the early opposition to Medicare?
A) It was not favored by a majority of citizens. B) It was viewed as a ploy by the insurance industry to make more money for itself. C) The American Medical Association could not convince citizens of the merits of the program. D) The elderly did not believe government was capable of administering such a program. E) It was attacked as socialized medicine.