A main reason why business interests dominate the lobbying process is that they: represent far more voters than any other groups do generally have more of the resources needed for effective lobbying generally take positions that reflect a broad public consensus all of these answers have more political interest:to represent than other groups do
In a populist-style government, such as in modern India, the leader none of the above claims to embody the will of the people all of the above presents himself as seeking revenge for those economically at the bottom frequently uses words such as "unity" or "freedom"
What did Angela Merkel think about the disaster in Chernobyl? none of the above nuclear power plants could never be trusted Holocaust survivors wanted revenge Islamic terrorists were responsible for the disaster it was due to human error
Government action: One of the 6 basic concepts of Democracy expressed in another country (Popular Sovereignty Equality, Participation, Rule of Law, Protection of Minority Rights, Accountability) Click to add text
What does it mean to pledge allegiance to the United States? Select all that apply. to be attached to America to be devoted to America to live only on American soil to support all that America does
Freedom House rates Myanmar close to which other country in terms of freedom and human rights? Bolivia Malawi Norway Afghanistan
The concept of karma is a part of which major religion? Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Islam
The Book of Revelation was written to prepare us for the end times, not to encourage the faithful. True False
Who is arguably the foremost foreign policy actor in the world? The speaker of the House The president pro temp The president The senate majority leader
Question 8 Points 2 Ethical decisions can be categorized as either __ ethical leaps/ethical lapses ethical rules/ethica I traditions ethical lapses/ethical rules ethical dilemmas/ethical lapses ethical behaviors/ethical leaps
A system where one party controls the government is a __ party system. A single B two C multi D four
When countries want to dominate or exert power over other countries for their own advance, this is called: A Imperialism B Militarism C nationalism D alliance
As of 2015, how many countries had legalized same-sex marriages? 22 10 25 Zero
The vast majority of city council members in Texas cities are: Appointed by the City Manager Appointed by the Governor Elected in partisan elections Elected in nonpartisan elections
Who can present an idea for a bill and introduce the bill? A. a member of Congress B. a citizen C. the president D. a lobbyist
Which part of a poltical party is the most difficult to define? A party in the electorate B party in government C party leadership D non members
What is a key criticism of Daniel Elazar's theory about state political cultures? The emergence of interest groups means that state political cultures no longer match current realities. The emergence of political parties means that state political cultures no longer match current realities. Advances in gender and racial equality mean that state political cultures no longer match current realities. Advances in technology and transportation mean that state political cultures no longer match current realities.
The main point of this video is that the Constitution __ is an antiquated document that should be scrapped should never be changed should limit political family dynasties such as the Kennedy and Bush families limits government powers and protects the rights of citizens
Which geographic region has the lowest spending per federal tax dollar? Northeast Southeast Southwest Northwest
Which of the following did Locke NOT include as a natural right? A. Justice B. Property C. Liberty D. Life
