One common criticism of institutionalism is that institutions

a. do not usually shape political behavior
b. often are not rationally designed
c. do not explain political behavior, but rather result from it
d. Their effects are difficult to study.


c. do not explain political behavior, but rather result from it

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Discuss the ways in which the political participation and affiliation of federal employees has changed under the spoils system, the Hatch Act, and the 1993 Federal Employees Political Activities Act.

What will be an ideal response?

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In midterm congressional elections

A. voter turnout increases sharply. B. the president's political party will usually gain seats in Congress. C. voter turnout falls sharply. D. the president's political party will be unaffected unless the president campaigns for congressional candidates. E. incumbents are more likely to lose.

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The process by which we learn our political orientations and allegiances is called political socialization.

a. true b. false

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Diplomacy can be successful only if parties

A. have a history of successful diplomacy. B. are allies. C. are equal in their military power. D. are equal in their economic power. E. are willing to negotiate.

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