In most states, candidates for office are chosen by

The more commonly held view of contemporary political leaders and political scientists regarding public opinion is based on which theory?

a. elitism b. essentialism c. pluralism d. positivism

In Near v. Minnesota, the Supreme Court ruled that

a. Minnesota was justified in preventing publication of malicious and scandalous material. b. the First Amendment was not applicable to the states. c. there are no instances in which the state can prevent the publication of an article in a newspaper. d. Minnesota unconstitutionally restrained the freedom of the press.