Despite the Views of the Founding Fathers, Political Scientists Often

question 23

Multiple Choice

Despite the views of the founding fathers, political scientists often describe political parties as

• A) nothing more than large factions driven by selfish motives destructive of the common good.
• B) superior political organizations serving to enhance democracy.
• C) weak and insignificant, having no impact on the political system.
• D) inferior to interest groups in democratic governance.

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Definitions:

Tertiary Alcohol

An alcohol in which the hydroxy functional group (OH) is bonded to a carbon atom connected to three other carbon atoms.

IUPAC Name

The systematic naming of chemical compounds based on the rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Wood Alcohol

Another term for methanol, a simple alcohol that is used as a solvent, antifreeze, or fuel, and is dangerous to consume.

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the formula CH3OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and as a feedstock in chemical synthesis.