The power to protect civil rights is best described as a(n) __________ power

A researcher is asked to distribute medication to the participants of a study. Although each cup of medication is labeled with the participant's number, neither the researcher nor the participants know who is getting the placebo and who is getting the actual treatment. What type of experimental method does this example illustrate?

A. deception procedure B. researcher blindness procedure C. placebo effect procedure D. double-blind procedure

Which of the following is a flaw with majoritarianism that can be harmful?

A. The majority can make decisions that are harmful to the minority. B. The decisions are difficult to enforce. C. A group of elites can end up with all the decision-making power. D. Interest groups can become the decision makers. E. It doesn't take into account the beliefs of ordinary citizens.