The authors argue that the legitimacy of the U.S. government rests on which of the following?

a. the idea that government exists to serve the interests of its citizens
b. the idea that the primary job of citizens is to serve their government
c. the efficient operation of our system of checks of balances
d. the unchallenged authority of the executive branch as outlined in the Constitution
e. the unchallenged authority of the Congress as outlined in the Constitution


a. the idea that government exists to serve the interests of its citizens

Political Science

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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For cosmopolitans, _________

a. intervention is justified only by the power that exercises it b. moral judgments do not matter, so intervention is not judged as justified or not justified c. intervention can be justified when it is necessary to maintain the balance of power and to maintain order d. intervention can be justified if it promotes individual justice and human rights

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Low interest rates ______.

a. will likely lead to a depression b. are dangerous to the economy because money will be taken out of circulation c. keep people from investing d. are a sign of inflation e. encourage borrowing

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The rational actor theory states that actions taken by the individual will be in his or her self-interest, yet voting has the lowest direct benefit of all political activities. What are some of the reasons that individuals vote? Why do some individuals find voting so satisfying? Do you find it satisfying yourself?

What will be an ideal response?

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