Although Locke and Schweiger's Review Considered Well Over 50 Empirical

question 28

Multiple Choice

Although Locke and Schweiger's review considered well over 50 empirical research reports on participation,their final conclusions seem somewhat anticlimactic.One of the reasons for this was that:

• A)they had given inadequate importance to the strength of participation's effects on satisfaction.
• B)they used a very gross classification system in considering effects of participation.
• C)most of the studies ignored the contextual category and suggested many other factors.
• D)the studies conducted by them were highly differentiated and informal in nature.

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Definitions:

Federalism

A political system that combines a general government (the federal or national government) with regional governments (states or provinces) in a single political system.

Shared Powers

Constitutional powers that are shared by both the state and federal government, allowing for a balance between centralized and local authority.

Federal Judges

Judges appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal court system, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, and District Courts.

Popular Pressure

Influence exerted by public opinion on elected officials or decision-makers to take a specific action or adopt certain policies.