The most distinct section of the United States remains __________

Under pluralism, a member of two interest groups competing over an issue such ashealth care or the environment would likely ________

a. resign his or her membership fromboth groups b. decide to remain neutral on the issue c. try and antagonize both sides d. pick one side in the conflict e. try to have both groups reach a compromise

In the Presidential system of democracy the executive is:

a. chosen by direct election b. appointed by the national legislature c. chosen by state legislatures d. is an inherited position