When does biased pluralism occur?
a. When elite groups, namely corporate ones, dominate the policy process
b. When interest groups are found throughout the country, and they maintain a balance through changes in coalitions
c. When policy outcomes represent the collective will of average citizens through elections
d. When national conflicts result in no group having significant policy input
a
You might also like to view...
Which statement BEST describes Nigeria's policy-making process? a. It is mainly based upon top-down directives
b. It is mainly based upon extensive consultation with relevant civic society actors. c. It is mainly based upon compromises hashed out among political elites. d. It occurs within a well-defined constitutional framework. e. It is mainly defined by tight "policy circles" that encompass both government and nongovernment actors.
Economic systems can roughly be divided into two extreme alternatives: free enterprise, also known as _______, and public ownership, also known as _________
A. capitalism; socialism B. Fascism, Communism C. Communism; Democracy D. free world; non-free world
Which of the following statements is true about rationality?
A. Decision makers often lack information necessary to accurately estimate the costs of an action. B. It is relatively easy to determine the national interest, because all states are interested in power. C. All international relations scholars accept the assumption that states are rational actors. D. It is easy to calculate intangible political benefits against the tangible costs of a war.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the politics of monetary policy?
a. Monetary policy is insulated from the turmoil of partisan politics. b. The effects of monetary policy can be unpredictable. c. When trying to hold back inflationary pressures, loose monetary policy is likely to be adopted. d. The Federal Reserve sets interest rates. e. Monetary policy can be created (or changed) faster than fiscal policy.