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Which of the following is a political activity arising out of conflict in society?

campaigninglobbyingballotingall of the above

What distinguishes governmental politics from politics in other institutions in society?

Governmental decisions are limited.Governmental decisions extend to the whole society.Governments can use force.Both a and bBoth b and c.

A government has legitimacy because

it has a constitution.it controls the army.it is based on the consent of its people.it can punish those who disagree.

Governments exist for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

to establish justice and insure domestic tranquility.to provide for the common defense.to secure the blessings of liberty.to promote the general welfare.to ensure happiness

In recognition for his extraordinary contributions to the development of nonviolent methods of social change, in 1964 the Nobel Peace Prize was given to:

President John F. Kennedy.President Lyndon B. Johnson.Martin Luther King, Jr.Robert Kennedy.

Which of the following is a natural right of all persons?

LibertyEqual Protection under the LawLifeAll of the above

The “paradox of democracy” refers to:

a situation where citizens cannot pursue happiness without an education.when majority rule may potentially conflict with individual freedom.low voter turnout.a situation where citizens must be wealthy to effectively participate in the political process.

The best example of a totalitarian government is

Nazi Germany.Mexico.the United States.None of the above.

The principle means by which governmental powers can be limited are:

rule of law.members of Congress.constitutions.political violence.

Who coined the phrase “power elite”?

Robert DahlC. Wright MillsMartin Luther King, Jr.Harold Lasswell

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