In the Context of American Democracy, Which of the Following

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the context of American democracy, which of the following is true of majoritarianism?

• A) It is a belief that public policy should be in accordance with the opinion of the most powerful in the nation.
• B) It is popular but political scientists find it to be a startlingly poor description of how politics actually works.
• C) It is believed to contain elements of truth and practicality.
• D) It contends that the government is controlled by one or more elite groups.
• E) It supports the elite theory that explains how politics works.

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Definitions:

Freud's Theory

A set of psychological theories proposed by Sigmund Freud that emphasize the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Tension Reduction

A psychological process aimed at reducing stress or anxiety by addressing its underlying causes.

Participant Variable

Features or characteristics inherent to participants in a study that can affect the outcome of the research, such as age, gender, background, or personality traits.