How does political competence compare with political efficacy?
a. Political competence is concerned with knowing how to have a political impact, whereas
political efficacy is concerned with feeling one has at least some power to have such a political impact.
b. Political competence is concerned with knowing why political events occur, whereas political efficacy is concerned with feeling one has at least some power to have a political impact.
c. Political competence is concerned with being able to pass a citizenship test about national history, whereas political efficacy is concerned with making sure no one in society feels powerless.
d. Political competence is concerned with knowing those who have a political impact, whereas political efficacy is concerned with feeling one has at least some power to have a political impact.
Question 2
Why do dictatorships generally tolerate the presence of political parties?
a. Dictators require political parties to organize and run government.
b. Elites will always form political parties to gain partisan advantage.
c. Dictators need political parties to generate ideas for laws in society.
d. Dictators use political parties to provide the illusion of a more democratic government.
Potency and efficacy: (a) drug A has a higher potency than drug B; (b) drug A has a higher efficacy
Drug A is more potent than Drugs B and C. Drugs A and C have equal efficacy because both drugs have ...
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