One of the Great Puzzles Surrounding the Ever-Increasing Expectations We

question 27

Multiple Choice

 One of the great puzzles surrounding the ever-increasing expectations we have of government is the fact that 

• A) the Constitution is designed to make it difficult for government to act. 
• B) the federal courts have facilitated these expectations. 
• C) few government officials have welcomed such change. 
• D) Americans seem to know less and less about government and politics. 
• E) political participation has continually decreased.

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Definitions:

Economic Restructuring

The process of transforming the economic organization of a society, often involving shifts in types of employment, modifications in trade patterns, and changes in the level of technological innovation.

Basic Structure

The fundamental arrangements and institutions in a society, including its legal and political framework, that guide social relationships.

Rational-legal

Rational-legal authority is a form of leadership where authority is legitimized by legal rules and regulations, and the power is attached to certain positions rather than individuals.

Charismatic

Possessing a compelling charm or appeal that inspires devotion or admiration in others.