“Bribes” are a form of:

People often seem inconsistent in their political beliefs because

a. they refuse to think about politics because it is too boring. b. they tend to think Communism is a better system, and so recognize the inconsistency of the current system. c. politics generally is not a valid topic of discussion for most people. d. they may favor government action to promote one value but not another. e. of their general lack of political knowledge.

Which of the following is NOT one of the minimum services the American government has provided its citizens since the 1930s?

A. Guarantee a minimum wage B. Pass laws for safer work environments C. Provide universal healthcare D. Give unemployment compensation E. Establish retirement pensions