Both Thomas Jefferson and Alexis de Tocqueville suggested that a healthy democracy depends on
a. a strong federal government.
b. strong political parties.
c. citizen engagement at the local level.
d. high voter turnout.
c
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A. reach particular requirements on numbers of petitions signed, funds raised, and public support in the polls B. raise a specified amount of money from at least 20 states C. put up at least 20% of their yearly income as collateral D. submit petitions signed by 5,000 people in 20 states
Among the obstacles to strong administrative leadership by governors is/are:
A. independently elected state executives. B. the autonomy of most individual departments. C. the relationships that exist between state agencies and interest groups. D. all of the above
What did the Tillman Act of 1907 do?
a. It prohibited corporations from contributing money to candidates running in federal elections unless they declared how much they were contributing. b. It prohibited corporations from contributing money to candidates running in federal elections. c. It permitted corporations to contribute money to candidates running in federal elections up to certain amounts. d. It permitted corporations to contribute money to candidates running in federal elections without limitations.
Precepts or guidelines that are based upon subjective values, beliefs, and attitudes that focus on behavior are called:
A. divine laws B. natural laws C. scientific laws D. moral laws