Alexis De Tocqueville, a French political theorist who came to America in the early nineteenth century to view American democracy stated, "No countries need associations more to prevent either despotism of parties or the arbitrary rule of a prince- than those words without a democratic state." He goes onto list three reasons why Americans join interest groups after experiencing political culture first hand. Which is not a reason Americans do not typically join interest groups?

a. To write a social grievance.
b. For social enjoyment.
c. To combat moral troubles.
d. Because political leaders suggest it.

Ans: d. Because political leaders suggest it.

Political Science

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A) Working with local, state, and federal official B) Working with the legislature and political party officials C) Working with lobbyists and the public D) Working with reporters and performing public relations E) Preparing a state budget proposal that will be adopted by the legislature.

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Under the new Constitution, Congress was not granted general legislative power, but rather, __________ powers, that explicitly listed powers in which it could engage

A) absolute B) enumerated C) inherent D) implied E) necessary

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