Defining national interests and objectives is typically easier in non-democracies, because the process is less complex and involves fewer people

Soft money is

A) campaign contributions from interest groups, labor unions, and individual donors that are not regulated by the federal government. B) money spent on positive campaign ads. C) easy money for candidates to raise as it comes from the party faithful. D) money given to candidates by their political parties once they win the nomination. E) campaign contributions that violate FECA.

According to James Madison, __________ is (are) the primary means of ensuring that government is responsive to the wishes of the people

A) the president B) factions C) elections D) the Supreme Court E) Congress