Which of these is an element of ancient philosophy that most directly influenced the development of democracy?
a. Kautilya's concept of pragmatic leadership
b. Confucius' concept of virtuous rulers consulting the good of all
c. Aristotle's concept of representing different groups of society in government
d. Plato's concept of different social classes taking an appropriate role in society
Correct Answer: c
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a. Germany b. China c. Canada d. Japan
In his dissenting opinion in McConnell v. FEC (2003), Justice Scalia contends that
a. soft money corrupts the democratic process. b. the Court majority was unduly limiting freedom of speech. c. issue advertisements corrupt the democratic process. d. Congress did not go far enough in regulating campaign contributions in the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.