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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the five components of the democratic theory | equality in voting, effective participation, enlightened understanding, citizen control of the agenda, and inclusion |
| the majority cannot on infringe in _____ rights | minority |
| what are the three contemporary theories of American democracy | pluralism, elitism, and hyperpluralism |
| pluralists are generally optimistic that the ________ ______ will eventually prevail in the making of the public policy | public interest |
| ______ is pluralism gone sour | hyperpluralism |
| elitism is divided along _____ lines | class |
| what year was the government bailout of large financial firms | 2008 |
| what movement happened in 2011 | "Occupy Wall Street" |
| the number of cases brought to state and federal has _____ | soared |
| what are the four challenges to democracy? | increased complexity of issues, limited participation in government, escalating campaign costs, and diverse political interests |
| congressional candidates have become increasingly dependents on ____________________ (PAC's) | political action committees |
| policy gridlock occurs when ____________________________? | each policy coalition finds its way blocked by others |
| true or false: hyperpluralist theory holds that government gives in to every conceivable interest and single-issue group | true |
| true or false: the most extreme proponents of elite theory maintain that who ever holds office in Washington is not of marginal consequence; the giant corporations do not always have power | false |
| true or false: in todays modern society Americas issues are more complex and harder to deal with | true |
| the foundation of democracy is challenged by? | limited participation in government |
| what are the five components of political culture? | liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, laissez-faire, and populism |
| what is individualism? | the belief that people should be able to get ahead on their own |
| laissez-faire economic policies promote? | free markets and the limited government |
| what is populism | a government of the people, for the people, and by the people |
| is there believed to be a culture war happening in America? | some say yes, others say no |
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