Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government could

The concepts of spiral of silence and spiral of intolerance are indications that

a. bigots are prohibited by law from expressing their views. b. public opinion has become a form of social control. c. racists become even more so as they age. d. most Americans are afraid to confront those with intolerant views. e. one has a well developed party identification.

Which of the following best describes Machiavelli's economy of violence theory?

a. Leaders should always use violence to achieve goals. b. Leaders should never use violence to achieve goals. c. Leaders should only use violence when necessary because violence wrongfully implemented could diminish the prince's power. d. Leaders should only use violence when it can lead to an economic gain. e. None of the above.