Studies of turnout and government responsiveness to the poor show that:
A. voter turnout is irrelevant to the poor.
B. low voter turnout helps the poor.
C. low voter turnout hurts the poor.
D. none of the above
Answer: C
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a. 5 percent b. 10 percent c. 30 percent d. 60 percent
According to pluralists, interest groups __________
a. typically form through creation by the national or state governments b. should be regarded as dangerous to the stability of democratic societies c. may form for a variety of reasons, including economic or political change or to protect the status quo d. have little role in the policymaking process
In the United States, pluralism suggests which of the following?
a. Because most citizens fail to pay attention to serious issues, government has become an elite institution. b. Congress is stronger and more influential than the presidency. c. Many groups vie for power with no one group dominating politics. d. Too many influential groups cripple government's ability to govern.
Electoral systems matter because they tend to
a. discourage communism. b. increase or decrease the number of political parties. c. increase or decrease voter turnout. d. all of the above.e. B, C, but not A.