The process of automatic spending cuts is called

Which of the following is considered a benefit of minor parties in the democratic process?

a. Their most effective role is to act as spoiler. b. They tend to move individuals into either the Democratic or Republican parties. c. They may have some effect on the main parties by changing the focus of preelection policy. d. In some cases, they may circumvent the election of a potentially more popular candidate.

American political culture revolves most strongly around

a. a desire to control immoral behavior. b. guarantees of absolute equality. c. individualism. d. high levels of political activism. e. unquestioning acceptance of social controls.