The Popular Will Is Sometimes Thwarted in the Senate by the Extraordinary

question 24

Multiple Choice

The popular will is sometimes thwarted in the Senate by the extraordinary power of small states with __________.

• A) a large independent base
• B) a large democratic base
• C) large populations
• D) small populations

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Definitions:

Need for Structured Knowledge

The desire or preference for organized and coherent information in order to understand complex phenomena or concepts better.

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by submission to authority, aggression towards out-group members, and adherence to societal conventions.

Need for Structured Knowledge

A cognitive requirement where individuals seek organized and coherent information to understand complex phenomena or situations.

Trait of Disidentification

A psychological process whereby individuals disconnect their self-esteem from outcomes in areas where they have experienced failure or discrimination.