Which of the following is generally true about political elites?

A. They are representative of the population by age, but not gender or class.
B. They are representative of the population by gender, but not class or age.
C. They are representative of the population by class, but not gender or age.
D. They are not representative of the population by age, gender, or class.


D

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Which of the following statements is true with regard to the relationship between religious identity and democracy?

A. The relationship between religious identity and democracy has high academic value but low practical relevance. B. All religions fundamentally foster the principles of democracy and religious freedom. C. The fact that religion is often used as a mobilizational tool by leaders makes it imperative to study its role in politics. D. Though religion, ethnicity, and nationalism are linked, religion is the least potent influencing factor of the three, according to Samuel Huntington. E. The majority of countries following Islam have emerged as the strongest advocates of democracy.

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Language minorities in Iran

a. have always been suppressed throughout the country's history. b. enjoy little freedom under the Islamic Republic but were given much freedom under the Shah. c. are naturally dying out due to low birthrates among these groups. d. were dying out but have enjoyed a renaissance under Ahmadinejad's administration. e. were given unprecedented rights under the Islamic Republic, but, in practice, support for these has been minimal.

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The original political values taught by the Chinese Communist Party included all the following EXCEPT a. collectivism—loyalties to social and political groups should be the basis for political action. b. democracy—the people should directly determine the collective goals of society. c. egalitarianism—everyone should be treated equally and be rewarded equally for collective action. d

self­reliance—China was big enough to take care of itself and individuals united in collective action could doanything. e. struggle—changing the status quo would require conflict and action by everyone.

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There is no __________ to control(ling) the broadcasting of polls

A) constitutionally legal way, to date B) desire among citizens C) way, at all D) benefit

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