What is incrementalism?

a. a theory that interest group pressure on government should be made in small steps in order to receive policy implementation
b. a theory that decisions typically are—and should be—made in small steps with the opportunity to make adjustments between each step
c. a strategy of bargaining in which those involved in a decision bargain out their differences
d. a method of decision making that assumes individuals pursue their self-interest and that drives propositions about their behavior—and the behavior of organizations—from this assumption

b. a theory that decisions typically are—and should be—made in small steps with the opportunity to make adjustments between each step

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European integration is following a certain plan from free-trade area, to customs union, to a common market. What is an example of the next step in the process?

A) Integration of defense strategy B) A more unified political structure C) The establishment of an economic and monetary union D) The inclusion of Eastern European states

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Which of the following examples most clearly illustrates an application of anthropology to political science?

a. People are born with predispositions toward conservative or liberal views. b. People join groups because they have innate desires to be with others. c. Many ruling families maintained power by passing down their authority from one generation to the next. d. Power typically ends up with those with the most resources.

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