The text suggests that the reason it is difficult to cut back on what the government does is that
A. cutting programs usually means cutting jobs
B. party politics make gridlock inevitable
C. the public wants what the government does
D. powerful interest groups use money to buy influence in Washington and overrule public opinion
E. None of these are correct.
Answer: C
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In what way does Sir Robert Peel's sentiments about the role of public opinion in governance reflect those of many of today's political scholars and researchers?
a. They are similar in believing that leaders should slavishly follow the public's views. b. They are similar in that scholars and researchers have uncovered appalling evidence of public ignorance. c. They are similar in believing that polls should be used to gauge public opinion. d. They are similar in believing that scholars and researchers should expect a high degree of consistency in citizens' day-to-day political views.
Federalism and the separation of powers
a. make the activities of interest groups more difficult. b. encourage interest group activity. c. have no impact on interest groups. d. discourage interest group activity. e. only promote interest group activity at the state level.