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