The political scientist Robert Putnam argues that over the last three decades America has seen a decline in:

Which group would be most likely to support Washington

Consensus policies? a. labor unions representing steel workers b. the owners of an American-owned car company c. advocates for the poor who want expanded access to welfare programs d. stockholders of a large, multinational corporation

Proponents of direct democracy believe reforms such as initiative and referendum devices ________

A. create unwise and unsound policies B. enhance government responsiveness and accountability C. grant protections for individual liberties and the rights of minorities D. allow for alternative policies or modifications to the ballot proposals