12 Questions
The Elite theory argues that:
The US political system is controlled by a ruling elite.
The class conflict model suggests that:
Class conflict arises due to competition for resources and power.
Insiders in the political process are defined as individuals who:
Actively participate in policy-making decisions.
What is one of the roles of semi-insiders in the political process?
Acting as a bridge between insiders and outsiders.
Liberal oligarchies are characterized by:
A small minority of people holding power and influence.
Why did early parliaments establish new policy-making practices?
To maintain open decision-making through parliamentary debates.
What are some examples of forms of political communication mentioned in the text?
Speech, body language, memoranda
Which dimension of politics involves processes like resource allocation and decision making?
Policy dimension
In political communication, what is a form of backstage performance hidden from outsiders?
Process management by political party insiders
According to public choice theory, what are the two main drivers of politics?
Politicians who want to stay in power and cater to the interests of voters
Where is the pluralist theory located according to the text?
Mass media and culture industry
Which group is involved in outputs like inventing beliefs and ideology according to the text?
Spin-doctors and negotiators
Test your knowledge on political communication, decision-making processes, resource allocation, legitimation, and the dimensions of politics. Explore multi-dimensional and multi-form phenomena such as speech, body language, memoranda, media releases, and political violence.
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