In arguing against a parliamentary system, a congressional systems advantage is that it

Allows fo the greater separation of powers

A goal that is common to private-enterprise systems and public-enterprise systems is the

Efficient use of an economy's resources

Which of the following characteristics is not present in a liberal democracy?

Government control of the economy

According to democratic theory, active interest groups and a free press ensure that

Tyranny of the majority is prevented

A collection of ideas and beliefs

Critics of proportional representation would argue that this type of democracy often leads to

Unstable minority or coalition governments

To achieve greater economic equality, a democratic socialist government would favour a

System of progressive income tax

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In arguing against a parliamentary system, a congressional systems advantage is that it
allows for the most responsiveness to interest groups
Allows fo the greater separation of powers
Gives the strongest mandate to the executive branch
Gives people the best guarantee for political participation
2
A goal that is common to private-enterprise systems and public-enterprise systems is the
Decentralization of economic decision making
Competition among producers for consumer dollars
Efficient use of an economy's resources
Equal distribution of an economy's output of goods
3
Which of the following characteristics is not present in a liberal democracy?
Periodic free elections
Citizens subject to the rule of law
Constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms
Government control of the economy
4
What characteristic of a parliamentary system weakens executive accountability ?
Cabinet solidarity
Responsible government
A vote of non-confidence
An official opposition
5
According to democratic theory, active interest groups and a free press ensure that
Elections reflect the wishes of mainstream political parties
Bureaucratic decisions are given greater credibility
Tyranny of the majority is prevented
Minority rights do not become entrenched
6
Several sections of the USA Patriot Act were overturned because they were
Impractical
Unconstitutional
Expensive
Unnecessary
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What is an ideology?
A political stance
An economic theory
A collection of ideas and beliefs
A society's dominant cultural practices
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Critics of proportional representation would argue that this type of democracy often leads to
Undue influence by mainstream political parties
Unstable minority or coalition governments
Domination of parliament by powerful lobby groups
Less cooperation in parliament
9
To achieve greater economic equality, a democratic socialist government would favour a
System of corporate tax incentives
Sales tax on all consumer goods
General poll tax on all citizens
System of progressive income tax
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Hitler's reference to a "ruthless and fanatical one-sided orientation" alludes to his use of
Party purges
Scapegoating
Rigged elections
Propaganda

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