Assigning authority to make and implement decisions to a small number of persons who are expected to act on behalf of the larger group’s interest is an example of which of the following?

Which system restricts participation in the nominating process to voters who register their affiliation for a particular political party?

a. Open primary b. Top-two primary c. Closed primary d. Caucus system

Why is declining membership in traditional organizations such as the Boy Scouts insufficient evidence that Americans are becoming less interested in organizing?

a. People who would have once joined the Boy Scouts have joined the Tea Party instead. b. Rates of volunteerism and membership in other organizations are still high. c. Many people now prefer to make charitable donations online rather than in person. d. Many of the skills the Boy Scouts learned are now being taught in outdoor education programs in the public schools.