The growing detachment of voters from both major political parties is known as _____
A) realignment
B) tipping
C) dealignment
D) political polarization
E) segregation
C
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There is a common assumption about pluralist politics that government programs emerge in response to interest group demands.
A. This assumption has been shown to be true with respect to all the post-New Deal programs. B. Although in reality, interests and interest groups arise in defense of government programs. C. This is true with the exception of those groups narrowly tailored to business interests. D. Although in reality, interests and interest groups are not connected to government programs in any meaningful way.
The collection of essays co-authored by James Madison urging the ratification of the Constitution was called
a. On Liberty. b. A Vindication of the Rights of Man. c. Walden. d. Common Sense. e. The Federalist Papers.
Which of the following aspects of political structure in the U.S. might help explain the poor turnout of lower-income groups?
A. the strong appeal of third-party candidates in the U.S. B. the centrist appeal of the major parties C. major-party disinterest in voter mobilization D. the focus of major political parties on economic divisions in the populace E. the failure of major parties to campaign in a public and visible manner
What was the constitutional basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Romer v. Evans (1996)?
a. The equal protection clause prohibited states from preventing gays and lesbians from seeking special protections available to other groups. b. The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents discrimination in employment and public accommodation. c. The due process clause indicates that rights are violated by separate-but-equal statutes.— d. The First Amendment demands universal suffrage.