In a democracy, the legitimacy of the government is based on _____
a. the existence of a written constitution
b. the government's willingness to protect property rights
c. the existence of an absolute right to freedom of expression
d. the people's participation in making the laws that govern them
e. the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" in criminal law
d
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People with similar backgrounds tend to develop __________ political opinions
a. polarizing b. catalyst-for-change c. similar d. liberal
It is generally most difficult to win the nomination of your party, but easiest to win the general election, when ______.
a. the seat is open b. an incumbent of your party is running for reelection c. an incumbent of the other party is running for reelection d. a president of your party is very unpopular
Discuss the history of the media in the United States. What major technological changes have affected them? How have these changes altered the way Americans receive information? What changes are most salient today? How have these developments already changed the public's relationship with news media, and how might they further change it?
What will be an ideal response?
Political conflict avoids becoming armed conflict when ________
a. there is some form of government b. the military steps in and crushes the opposition c. competing factions purchase equal amounts of weapons d. a government collapses and tribal leaders emerge e. there is anarchy