Parties assuage conflicts between interest groups through __________—in other words, pulling together their separate interests into a larger organization
Fill in the blank with correct word
interest aggregation
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According to the text and lecture, George Washington:
A. Never addressed the question of political parties B. Was a strong advocate for the formation of political parties C. Saw political parties as a negative influence on the political system D. Was responsible for forming the first political parties
An approach to studying executive politics that focuses on the distinctive features of the individuals who hold the office is known as the__________ presidency
A) political B)personal C)ideological D)institutional
How does American social welfare policy compare to those of European democracies?
a. Americans have a much lower tax rate than do Europeans, and social welfare benefits are much less generous in the United States. b. American tax rates are much higher than those of European nations, but the social welfare benefits are higher as well. c. Social welfare programs are about the same in the United States as in European countries. d. The United States is truly a "welfare state" by European standards.
Which of the following views would be most likely supported by a trade skeptic?
a. Open markets encourage innovation and ultimately benefit the U.S. economy. b. The United States should not enter into trade agreements with nations engaging in human rights abuses. c. Chinese firms are at an unfair advantage because of their lower labor costs. d. Free trade hurts small businesses and American workers.