What ideological label do we use to describe those who distrust government, have greater faith in private enterprise and free markets, and are more willing to use government to enforce traditional moral standards?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to 15 countries in Latin America transitioning to democracies between 1978 and 1993?

A) There were economic difficulties that eroded the legitimacy of the nondemocratic governments. B) Some governments were pressured to democratize by sanctions being placed against them. C) Authoritarian rulers willingly stepped down to let democracy take its course. D) Military conflicts in some countries undermined the dictatorships in those countries.

Under which of the following circumstances would a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court have the most trouble being confirmed?

a. when the House is opposed to the nominee's ideological orientation b. when a president nominates a woman or an ethnic or racial minority c. when a president makes a nomination at the beginning of his or her term d. when a president's party affiliation is in the minority in the Senate