Backlash from political reforms instituted by Mohammad Khatami in the late 1990s resulted in new assertion of hard-line power with the victory of __________ in the 2005 presidential election

The informal constitution of the United Kingdom ________

A) has been amended only 14 times in 500 years B) was written in 1608 C) gives the House of Lords absolute power D) has increased the power of the monarchy E) begins with the Magna Carta

Which is a tenet of pluralism?

a. Only wealthy interests have influence over government decisions. b. Government decisions reflect the preferences of elites. c. All salient issues will be represented in government. d. Policy makers care more about public opinion than interest groups' preferences