In developing the modern state, political power would go from being highly centralized in __ monarchies as described by Machiavelli, to being limited and transferred to __ and national assemblies by constitutional arrangements, through protracted political struggle. Abstruse, parlors. Abstemious, parishes. Absent, parklands. Absolutc, parliaments. Abstract, parquets.

Politicians who make bargains to resolve political conflict are usually A the ones with the least political power. B trying to enact at least some policy change. C betraying their principles. D liked but not respected by their colleagues.

The __ approach for resolving an et ethical dilemma considers which decision would provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Multiple Choice Volcker's Rule Golden Rule ends-based rules-based

Plato's metaphysics is composed of two Worlds:Forms and __ $\square $

Which system is most common among democracies in the world? A federal B confederal C unitary D direct democratic

Which of these powers of Congress limits the president's ability to fund executive agencies? A power of the sword B shared power C power of the purse D police powers

Which of these are ways in which interest groups influence politics? Using the franking privilege sponsoring legislation raising money running candidates for office under the label of the group

Define each of the following terms as it relates to American Government. Using your own words, provide an example that illustrates the meaning of the term. Override - to pass over an objection

What is a categorical imperative, according to Kant? A command of reason that depends on our desires A command of reason that does not depend on our desires A principle of action that one gives to oneself A principle of action that one gives to others

John Stuart Mill thought that the only intrinsically valuable thing is desire satisfaction. happiness virtue knowledge

What are the goals of a conference committee?