The separation of powers and the checks and balances established by the Constitution

The separation of powers and the checks and balances established by the Constitution

A) allow almost all groups some place in the political system where their demands for public policy can be heard.
B) have acted to discourage the growth of groups in American society.
C) have made the United States one of the most democratic countries in the world.
D) create so many obstacles that groups have no place for their policy demands to be heard.
E) are basically undemocratic since only elites can formulate policies within the system.

Answer: A

Some scholars have suggested that a consequence of separation of powers and checks and balances has been

Some scholars have suggested that a consequence of separation of powers and checks and balances has been

A) the inability of groups to get their grievances heard.
B) fragmented policymaking processes.
C) the tyranny of the majority.
D) streamlined, but hasty, government decision making.
E) political instability.

Answer: B

Which of the following is FALSE about the Constitution?

Which of the following is FALSE about the Constitution?

A) It creates many government access points where groups can attempt to initiate or block policy changes.
B) It discourages hyperpluralism.
C) It places many limits on the government's powers.
D) It protects individual liberty.
E) It creates government gridlock and inaction.

Answer: E

The United States Constitution

The United States Constitution

A) lists the executive departments that are required to advise the president.
B) does not prescribe the function and structure of government in detail.
C) is one of the oldest and longest constitutions in the world.
D) gives particular detail to the function of the judiciary.
E) was modeled on the British Constitution.

Answer: B