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26. The federal system encourages the growth of organized interest groups by
  1. allowing states to pay part of the operational costs of such groups
  2. offering several levels of government where groups can attempt to influence policy
  3. giving interest groups free building space in Washington, D.C.
  4. encouraging interest groups to take over many of the responsibilities of political parties
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27. Which of the following did critics of the Articles of Confederation consider the document’s greatest flaw?
  1. There were no provisions to amend the Articles.
  2. The President had the exclusive right to declare war.
  3. Each state, regardless of its population, had only one vote in electing the President.
  4. The national government was too weak for the effective implementation of needed policies.
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28.

In recent years, United States policy toward China has been confused. China is the world's most populous country and a major military power, and has become an increasingly valuable trading partner. It has been the view of Presidents, therefore, that it is in the United States interest to remain on good terms with the Beijing government. However, the human rights situation in China shows few signs of improving. In addition, the end of the Cold War has made the political logic of a close relationship with China less compelling. The trade relationship has been, to put it mildly, strained. The Chinese leadership has not responded to quiet diplomacy. It is, therefore, time to reconsider our relationship and break off diplomatic relations with China.

- The Madison Daily News

If a President wanted to influence the Chinese government, which of the following steps would he be most likely to take first?

  1. Order a full stoppage of United States trade with China
  2. Impose sanctions on other countries that trade with China
  3. Impose limited economic sanctions on China
  4. Impose a military blockade of Chinese harbors
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29.

For years I thought what was good for our country was good for General Motors, and vice versa. The difference did not exist.

- Charles E. Wilson, 1953

This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence-economic, political, even spiritual-is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government . . . . We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.

- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961

The main point of the first quotation is that:

  1. the government should stay out of the economy
  2. the American government should follow policies similar to General Motors
  3. America’s well-being and the strength of its large corporations are inseparable
  4. economic policies should be designed to strengthen small businesses
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30.

"It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is. . . . A law repugnant to the constitution is void."

Which statement is most consistent with the above decision in Marbury v. Madison?

  1. The courts should make laws.
  2. Majorities should be allowed to implement any policies they favor.
  3. American government should be a participatory democracy.
  4. The Constitution limits what government and majorities can do.
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