Which of the following is TRUE about social movements?
a. They are well organized and usually have many lobbyists.
b. They are made up of activists who often come together in an ad-hoc fashion.
c. They usually have a corporate sponsor who underwrites most of their activities.
d. They make significant contributions to political campaigns to try and influence legislation.
b
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To make strong government was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
a. true b. false
The federal government passes legislation that requires states to provide veterans with access to dental care. This is an example of which of the following?
A. block grant B. categorical grant C. developmental grant D. mandate
What was the basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) that upheld the constitutionality of a state law requiring segregated railroad facilities?
a. Former slaves are not entitled to full citizenship rights because they did not immigrate to the United States willingly. b. Former slaves are not entitled to full citizenship rights because they were considered property under the law. c. The Constitution does not prohibit segregation; it only mandates equal protection under the law. d. Railroad transportation involves interstate commerce, which is regulated by Congress; there is no provision in federal law that prohibits segregation.
In the context of the structure of American political parties, both major American political parties:
A. are closely knit or highly organized. B. are fragmented and decentralized. C. have a central power and a direct chain of command. D. are fashioned in such a way that a single individual or group can direct all party members. E. are organized in such a way that all party members are at the same level.