The desire to be elected or re-elected to office is known as
A) the professionalization of politics.
B) the electoral incentive.
C) the permanent campaign.
D) prospective voting.
E) retrospective voting.
Question -2-In recent times, mayors have been given a share in policy making, and city administration has been centralized under the mayor's direction.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -3-Some scholars argue that moving to even more responsive American democracy can
A) further erode public input into policy making.
B) increase the impact of political parties.
C) lessen the impact of special interest groups.
D) create policy gridlock.
E) help develop effective policies.
Question -4-A provision protecting freedom of speech was rejected during the Constitutional Convention on the grounds that
A) regulating speech was the responsibility of the states.
B) the Declaration of Independence already discussed this freedom.
C) it was no longer needed after the Revolutionary War.
D) free speech is covered by the right to a free press in the Constitution.
E) free speech would threaten the new government.