What was Walter Lippman's primary argument concerning public opinion and politics?
A) Voting should be left to those who demonstrate a willingness to serve.
B) Americans are highly capable and are willing to seek the information necessary to make an informed voter choice.
C) Voters in certain regions lack the ability or desire to effectively learn about the issues to make an informed choice.
D) Only those who have a formal education should be allowed to vote.
E) The public lacks the necessary knowledge for their opinions to provide value.
E
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a. the army and the education system. b. the parliament and the police. c. the police and the legal system. d. the legal system and the army. e. the legal system and the education system.
Successful members of Congress share the same policy interests as voters, according to the __________
a. conscience model of representation b. delegate notion of representation c. majority-minority model of representation d. politico model of representation
The mere threat of a ______, either explicit or implied, gives lawmakers strong incentive to craft bills with the governor's wishes in mind
a. filibuster b. quorum call c. veto d. veto override
Today, versions of protectionism are most evident in
A) state laws that are meant to deter women from having abortions even though the procedure is legal. B) laws that limit the number of hours a week women can work. C) state laws that prohibit women from working in "toxic" environments. D) laws that limit the number of pounds women can lift in their jobs. E) wage-equality laws.