What is the principle that each branch of the federal government has some ability to oversee and influence actions by other branches of government?

a. weights and measures
b. checks and balances
c. action and reaction
d. privileges and immunities'

b

Political Science

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Which of the following is a pluralist belief?

a. Only wealthy interests have influence over government decisions. b. Government decisions reflect the preferences of elites. c. A rough approximation of the public interest emerges from competition between groups. d. Policymakers care more about public opinion than interest groups' preferences.

Political Science

________ studies politics by paralleling and distinguishing countries that share political attributes or characteristics but differ on the outcome experienced or countries that have diverse attributes but experience the same outcome

A. Polity B. Coalition politics C. Political realism D. International relations E. Comparative politics

Political Science