Which of the following is true of social contract theory?
a. It views the consent of the people as the source of legitimate governmental authority.
b. It views political power as being held by a few individuals in leadership positions in large businesses.
c. It argues that public opinion should have a minimal influence on government policy.
d. It played no role in the thinking of the founders of American democracy.
Answer: a
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Which presidential oversight includes the State of the Union address?
a. The president can issue executive orders and party agenda. b. The president is commander in chief of the armed forces. c. The president is in charge of federal departments and agencies. d. The president must inform and convene Congress.
A theoretical explanation of the operation of diverse interests in American politics is found in
(A) the Virginia Plan (B) John Stuart Mill's On Liberty (C) The Federalist papers (D) the Declaration of Independence (E) John Locke's Two Treatises of Government