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
A. Republican Club
B. Democratic Club
C. Political Action Committee
D. Rules Committee
A. greater ideological division
B. increasing numbers of Independents
C. greater freedom of action for candidates
D. adopting a winner-takes -all principle
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
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
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
A. power is spread through multiple centers
B. policy reflects the wishes of a few elites
C. significant decisions are made by the upper classes
D. power is in the hands of a small homogeneous class of leaders
A. military and business leaders
B. middle-class urban residents
C. union leaders
D. intellectuals
A. pluralism
B. power elitism
C. absolute power
D. authoritarianism
A. Church leaders and educators
B. The corporate rich only
C. High ranking military officers only
D. The military-industrial-governmental complex