The chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box discusses the ways in which citizens with strong beliefs can sway the decisions of government
Why is it harder for government to ignore these citizens than citizens who may not have such strong beliefs?
a. Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to keep a democratic system healthy.
b. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to influence the issues that float to the top of the political agenda.
c. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to act with conviction.
d. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to participate in the political process.
e. Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to participate in the political process.
e
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a. Bill Clinton b. Ronald Reagan c. Jimmy Carter d. George W. Bush
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a. Flexible Clause b. Partition Clause c. Immovable Clause d. Elastic Clause e. Rubber Clause