Your book demonstrates that civil rights and liberties, even today, are still violated by both the developing world and western democracies

Which of the following is a shortcoming of public opinion polls?

A) Polls measure only elite opinion. B) Polls are unable to measure the intensity of feelings about issues. C) Polls have no scientific credibility. D) Polls are undemocratic.

Which of the following groups is likely to have the most influence over the construction of regulations during the rule-making stage of the policy process?

a. unions b. interest groups c. Congress d. the media