Escalating Campaign Costs Pose a Challenge to Contemporary American Democracy

question 8

Multiple Choice

Escalating campaign costs pose a challenge to contemporary American democracy because

• A)candidates have become dependent on PACs,which represent specific economic interests rather than the American people as a whole.
• B)candidates may be more likely to pay attention to PACs because they depend on PAC contributions for reelection.
• C)candidates' reliance on PACs and PAC contributions makes them more likely to get involved in single-issue politics.
• D)the influence of PAC money on the electoral process widens the gap between democratic theory and the reality of democracy in America.
• E)All of the above are true.

Grasp Weber's and Marx's theories of social class and stratification.

Recognize the role of power, wealth, and prestige in determining social status.

Comprehend the impact of socioeconomic factors on social mobility and inequality.

Identify the theories explaining the distribution and exercise of power within societies.

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Definitions:

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, though the overall value of the company remains the same.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing the owners' share in the company's assets.

Dividend-to-Earnings Ratio

The dividend-to-earnings ratio indicates what portion of a company's earnings is paid out as dividends to shareholders, reflecting the company's dividend payout policy.