Miscellaneous Economics Mcqs

A. the masses
B. a power elite
C. representatives of the people
D. the participants in the political process

A. the dignity of the individual
B. representation of the majority
C. protection of minority rights
D. all of the above

A. the elite may be influenced by the masses but it is more likely that it influences the masses
B. the elite constitutes a monolithic ruling class
C. elite groups have maximum control over decisions that affect the majority of people
D. the elite works against the public good

A. C.Wright Mills
B. Karl Marx
C. Paul Samuelson
D. BOTH Mills and Marx

A. control of Congress
B. Ways and Means
C. oversight
D. supervision

A. govern every state in the Union
B. ensure a system of representation
C. ensure that neither of the chambers has the upper hand
D. pass laws consistent with moral values

A. to enact legislation
B. ensure that legislation is carried out
C. get around the administration
D. none of the above

A. Corporate growth
B. The Social Security system
C. Public education
D. Public housing

A. powers not claimed by individual states are reserved by the national government
B. there is no national government whatsoever
C. power is centralized in a national government
D. all political power ultimately belongs to the states

A. aristocracy
B. oligarchy
C. republicanism
D. democracy