Arguing that the Truman Doctrine demonstrated the United States’ commitment to spreading and defending democratic values is an example of an argument from which perspective?
a. The realist perspective
b. The liberal perspective
c. The identity perspective
d. The critical theory perspective
c. The identity perspective
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One of the learning outcomes in the Political Development chapter is to explain the notable _______ and _______ leading to statehood and the gradual unification of California
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The term lame duck refers to
a. a chief executive representing a party other than the one in the majority in the legislature. b. an ineffective chief executive. c. a chief executive being investigated by the court or by the legislature for wrongdoing in office. d. a chief executive in the last months of his or her final term in office.
What can tax-exempt issue advocacy groups (527's) do under the new campaign finance laws?
a. Raise and spend unlimited amounts of soft money. b. Specifically advocate the defeat or election of a candidate for office. c. Spend no money on television or other advertising. d. Contribute a maximum of $2,000 to any candidate for office. e. Contribute a maximum of $100,000 to the national committees of the major parties.
Let’s assume that experience from recent elections in this New York community have led political analysts to expect that in order to win political office, a candidate needs to win at least 48% of the vote. Let’s also assume that political entrepreneurs will try to mobilize voters along either racial or linguistic lines. If this is the case, what identity category or categories COULD be activated or politicized to win the election? In other words, what identity category or categories (racial or linguistic) form minimal winning coalitions?
A. Latino
B. English speaking
C. White
D. English speaking or South Asian
E. White or Polish speaking