According to Max Weber, the state is distinguished from all other organizations by its _____.
A. monopoly on the legitimate use of force
B. use of bureaucratic procedures in making policy decisions
C. ability to communicate political information via the media
D. dependence on culture to define social life
Answer: B
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Presidential systems are characterized by
a. an executive branch that is independent from the legislature. b. an executive branch that is fused with the legislature. c. an executive branch that is free from legislative control. d. a legislative branch that controls agenda setting. e. none of the above.
Frequent elections plus too much media coverage combine to create voter ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The USA Patriot Act enhances the government's ability to do which of the following?
a. examine private records b. take personal property c. imprison citizens without trial d. issue pardons for those accused of war crimes
Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in The Federalist, No. 10?
a. He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest. b. He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs. c. He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics. d. He worried that the faction he belonged to would lose power if the Constitution was ratified.