In Federalist 10, James Madison __________
a. says that public opinion is impossible to measure
b. argues that conflict and disagreement were inevitable in the American political system
c. maintains that individuals are typically willing to forego self-interest to pursue the common good
d. argues that public opinion should always dictate the decisions of elected officials
Answer: b
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In _________________, the Supreme Court upheld a Texas white primary based on a resolution adopted by the state Democratic Party, which effectively reinforced the legal view that political parties were merely private organizations beyond the purview of the Constitution
a. Nixon v. Herndon (1927) b. Grovey v. Townsend (1935) c. Nixon v. Condon (1932) d. United States v. Classic (1941)
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Most Americans tend to want members of Congress to follow majority opinion rather than their own personal preferences. 2. Because of the incumbency advantage and the creation of many safe seats, most members of Congress do not worry much about the threat of losing their re-election campaigns. 3. Most House and Senate staff members are long-time employees who have spent decades on the job. 4. The franking privilege allows members to send out campaign materials and fundraising appeals free of charge.