Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) The United States is a majoritarian representative democracy--meaning that the people rule through elected representatives.
• B) Democracy is a system of rule by the people, rooted in three fundamental principles representatives, with elections are decided on the basis of what a majority of the people want.
• C) The organizing framework of the book visualizes the world of American politics as a set of interrelated actors and influences-institutions, groups, and individuals-that operate in three Interconnected realms: the structural, political linkage, and governmental sectors.
• D) Democracy is a system of self-government by the people; rule by the many.
• E) All of the above are true

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Anxiety

Anxiety that is excessive, irrational, or impedes daily functioning, often resulting from dysfunctional coping mechanisms.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic technique aimed at identifying and changing negative or irrational thought patterns to alter behaviors and emotions.

Conditioning Theories

Theories in psychology that describe the learning process as the result of associations between stimuli and responses, leading to behavior modification.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.