In a Representative Democracy, Government Action Results from the

question 81

Multiple Choice

In a representative democracy, government action results from the

• A) choices of voters.
• B) legislative decisions by politicians.
• C) political action of organized interest groups.
• D) complex interaction of all of the above.

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Definitions:

Diastole

The period during a heartbeat when the heart muscle is in a state of relaxation, permitting the chambers to be replenished with blood.

Carotid Artery Pulse

A pulse that can be felt on either side of the neck over the carotid arteries, used to assess heart rate and rhythm.

Apical Pulse

The heartbeat as heard with a stethoscope placed on the chest directly over the apex of the heart, used for accurate measurement of heart rate.

Tachycardia

A condition in which the heart beats faster than normal while at rest, typically defined as having a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute.