The major difference between a republic and a democracy is that ______.
a. popular sovereignty is important only in a democracy
b. majority tyranny is more of a danger in a republic
c. republics are less stable than democracies
d. in a republic, elected individuals, rather than citizens themselves, have the direct power to make most governmental decisions
e. democracies require a unicameral legislature
d. in a republic, elected individuals, rather than citizens themselves, have the direct power to make most governmental decisions
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The number of federal government employees has
A. increased significantly in the last several decades. B. remained relatively stable for the last several decades. C. decreased substantially in the last ten years. D. grown to exceed the number of local government employees. E. grown to exceed the number of state government employees.
Which ethnic minority groups have the largest number of groups representing their interests in Texas?
A) African Americans and Asians B) Hispanics and African Americans C) Asians and Native Americans D) Hispanics and Native Americans E) African Americans and Native Americans
No principle of American government has been more disputed than
A) federalism. B) separation of powers. C) the rule of law. D) relations between church and state. E) equality of opportunity.
Explain the preservation view of environmental policy. Give an example of a policy that reflects that view, and explain how it does so.
What will be an ideal response?