In the American political system_____________?

A. Everyone participates in the political process
B. Real equality for everyone is a fact
C. There is no ruling elite
D. Members of congress and their constituents generally do not know much about what the other thinks

The synthesis of the elitist and pluralist approaches realist democracy assumes that_____________?

A. Voters do have a choice in elite competition
B. The elites have a consensus on basic democracy
C. New groups can become the new elite
D. All of the above

Political parties in the U.S function to______________?

A. Define the interests of the people in the form of a platform
B. Provide personnel to run the government
C. Engage in political socialization
D. All of the above

Proposed political party reforms in the U.S include_____________?

A. Greater ideological division
B. Increasing numbers of independents
C. Greater freedom of action for candidates
D. Adopting a winner-takes -all principle

The political organization that may have too much influence on elected officials because of its generous contribution is the________________?

A. Republican club
B. Democratic club
C. Political action committee
D. Rules committee

Surveys of American voters reveal_______________?

A. A general support of the government
B. Full support of democratic principles
C. The majority of people and political leaders are equally committed to democratic values
D. A general cynicism about government

Today’s Catholic Church is classified as a________________?

A. National state
B. Nationless state
C. Intergovernmental organization
D. Nongovernmental organization

In regard to public and political opinion_________________?

A. They are the same
B. Public opinion is limited to few issues
C. Political opinion deals with all matters
D. Political opinion is all opinions expressed on political issues

Interest groups may be defined as__________________?

A. Groups of people interested in specific legislation
B. Groups of people who want to enter politics
C. Wealthy and civicminded people with excessive leisure time.
D. Coalitions of individuals with similar attitudes and interests who attempt to influence public policy

The classic textbook model of democracy is referred to as the__________________?

A. Lockean model
B. Referendum model
C. Majoritarian model
D. Madisonian model