The idea that power should be held by those who understand how the modern world works is known as ______.

A. technocratic legitimacy
B. electoral legitimacy
C. modern democracy
D. performance legitimacy


A. technocratic legitimacy

Political Science

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Explain why the 1974 constitution and other efforts to revise Texas's constitution have failed.

What will be an ideal response?

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Why did Socrates refuse to flee his jail cell and his pending execution when offered an opportunity by his jailer?

a. Because he did not trust the jailer b. Because he believed he would only be recaptured later c. Because he thought he had an obligation as a citizen to accept his punishment d. Because he thought he could win his case on appeal e. None of the above

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Article IV of the Constitution requires states to give full faith and credit to

A) laws enacted by Congress. B) treaties negotiated by the president of the United States. C) the acts and judicial decisions of other states. D) the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. E) declarations of the U.N. Security Council.

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Administration refers to the

a. performance of routine tasks associated with a specific policy goal. b. appropriation of funds by Congress. c. occupation of the executive branch by a particular person and his or her personal staff. d. the process of judicial review. e. expertise required to put into action any policy that has become law

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