Author Question: The chapter's Unresolved Debate box discusses the ways in which citizens with strong beliefs can ... (Read 59 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

The chapter's Unresolved Debate box discusses the ways in which citizens with strong beliefs can sway the decisions of government.

Why is it harder for government to ignore these citizens than citizens who may not have such strong beliefs?

a. Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to keep a democratic system healthy.
b. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to influence the issues that float to the top of the political agenda.
c. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to act with conviction.
d. Citizens with strong beliefs are less likely than other citizens to participate in the political process.
e. Citizens with strong beliefs are more likely than other citizens to participate in the political process.

Question 2

Based on the experiences of Rick Santorum after he won the Iowa caucus in 2013, a campaign manager should __________.

a. make sure his candidate has plenty of time for personal appearances in other primary states
b. get a pollster on the campaign as soon as possible
c. have his candidate make every effort to meet voters in caucus states
d. ensure that his candidate is on the ballot of all competitive districts and states
e. have negative advertising available to use as soon as possible after a primary win