Which of the following captures the extent to which citizens are free to organize themselves into competing blocks in order to press for the policies and outcomes they desire?

Which of the following would support a justification for a government corporation?

a. The U.S. Postal Service is more efficient than private companies at delivering the mail. b. The U.S. Postal Service is less efficient than private companies at delivering the mail. c. The Tennessee Valley Authority provides energy because it would be difficult for private firms to make a profit supplying energy. d. Amtrak trains are less efficient than private sector trains. e. Amtrak trains are more costly than private sector trains.

Which of the following most closely shows typical party-in-government activity? a. People state that they are Democrat or Republican

b. Voters provide a central political reference that easily provides information. c. The leader of the majority party traditionally serves as Speaker of the House. d. Parties support candidates and electoral work through significant infrastructure.