Which statement captures the modern liberal’s approach to the idea of government power?
a. Government is always a threat to individual liberty.
b. Government is always a positive force and should be used to stop private oppression.
c. Government is a positive force except when it addresses economic problems.
d. Government can be a threat to liberty when leaders are intolerant, but government is often needed to combat private oppression.
Answer: d
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a. an elected official accepting bribes from an interest group b. an elected official relying on information from lobbyists c. a union bargaining with management for higher wages in an open shop state d. an environmental group disagreeing on what policy goals to pursue
When can a party change its platform?
A. after a federal census B. at the start of each fiscal year C. during the national party convention D. every two years