A Nation Has Adopted a New Form of Government That

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nation has adopted a new form of government that gives citizens most of the power over the policies that are formed at the federal level. When deciding policy, legislation is proposed and presented to the people on a ballot for them to decide whether or not they want to implement the policy. If more than 50 percent of the public votes in favor of the legislation, it becomes law. What is this an example of?

• A) pluralism
• B) interest groups
• C) majoritarianism
• D) factionalism

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Definitions:

Mutual Adjustment

A process of coordination between parties or groups that is based on informal communication and spontaneous problem-solving.

Divisions of Labour

The allocation or distribution of tasks among workers, systems, or organizations, specialized to increase efficiency and productivity.

Routine Tasks

Tasks that are performed in a predictable and standardized manner, often with repetition.

Complicated Tasks

Tasks that involve multiple steps, variables, or components, requiring significant mental effort and skill to solve.