C. Wright Mills in The Power Elite argued that a small group who possesses power, wealth, and celebrity status occupies the key positions in American society.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -2-What characteristic does the text suggest is needed to create a strong governor's office?
A) a balanced budget
B) the governor's personality
C) voter apathy
D) a nonpartisan legislature
E) active interest groups
Question -3-Since 2000, the pharmaceutical industry contributed 60 million in political donations.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -4-Under the views of Jacksonian democracy,
A) the governor should appoint most state officers within the executive branch.
B) the more public officials elected, the more democratic the system.
C) the state legislature should be unicameral.
D) only the highly educated should be eligible to hold a governmental office.
E) the legislature should elect the governor.
Question -5-Lobbyists for the pharmaceutical industry spent nearly 38 million in 2003 to influence Medicare legislation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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