In the United States, we have religious freedom, both to practice a religion of our choosing and to be free of state-imposed religions.? This idea is one of many freedoms known as

Political parties are often referred to as

a. the children of democracy. b. unnecessary appendages to the political process. c. organizations that can stem corruption. d. superfluous to the process of politics. e. none of the above.

Which of the following political theorists suggested that the main political cleavage in a country centers on the conflict between different economic classes?

A. Emile Durkheim B. Karl Marx C. Max Weber D. Vilfredo Pareto E. Auguste Comte