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A comparison of state agencies headed by a single executive with state agencies headed by boards or commissions found that:
 
  A. multi-headed commissions improve representation in the bureaucratic process.
  B. multi-headed commissions performed consistently better than single executive agencies.
  C. single executive agencies consistently performed better than multi-headed commissions.
  D. single-headed agencies perform a heat absorption function not performed by multi-headed commissions.

Question 2

In Federalist No. 68, Alexander Hamilton argued for the indirect election of the president by a council of wise men (the Electoral College). In Federalist No. 71, he further warned against every transient impulse of the public.
 
  Was Hamilton expressing elitist or pluralist sentiments? Explain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Define elitist and pluralist sentiment.
2, Explain why Hamilton's view fits with an elitist viewpoint, not a pluralist viewpoint. In particular, Hamilton stresses that political leaders should not follow the general public opinion; instead, leaders should help shape public opinion.



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