The __________ view of the policymaking process argues power was concentrated among elites who represented a small segment of the society, shared similar values and beliefs, and dominated the political and policymaking process

One of the primary obstacles to balancing the federal budget is __________

a. health care costs b. environmental policies c. educationexpenses d. monetarypolicies

Which of the following statements about the “resource curse” (an abundance of natural resources) is true?

a. The discovery of significant petroleum resources is particularly likely to create authoritarian government and a troubled economy. b. An abundance of natural resources (such as diamonds, precious metals or petroleum) tends to produce greater government corruption in developing nations. c. Countries that are rich in natural resources tend to spend a higher percentage of their government budgets on education. d. In the developing world, the discovery of valuable natural resources normally leads to more rapid economic growth.