Special interest groups and other minority interests often gain advantage in politics through
A) low voter participation rates.
B) primary elections.
C) the candidates' need for campaign resources.
D) poorly informed voters.
E) all of the above
Question -2-The country's first constitution
A) was the Articles of Confederation.
B) was ratified five years after independence.
C) was written by the Second Continental Congress.
D) did nothing more than create a firm league of friendship among the states.
E) all of the above
Question -3-Which of the following refers to a metropolis?
A. a large city or municipality that serves as an economic and cultural center for a region
B. a larger area generally consisting of suburbs and other smaller cities
C. the largest local level of government below the state, currently used in 48 states
D. a community on the fringe or an urban area, defined by relatively high levels of commuting to the urban area, low housing density, and high population growth
E. a local level of government within counties that are usually organized around population centers
Question -4-The first document in colonial America in which people gave their consent to be governed was called
A) a proprietary colony.
B) the Jamestown agreement.
C) the Mayflower Compact.
D) the Articles of Confederation.
E) the Declaration of Independence.
Question -5-In the trustee model of representation
A) the representative acts in what s/he believes is in best interest of his/her constituents.
B) most deliberation occurs during the campaign.
C) voters are viewed as being better able to make decisions than are representatives.
D) representatives are viewed as being less informed than voters.
E) the belief is that a small number of people should make the decisions.
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