_______________________ is defined as the theory that all in…

_______________________ is defined as the theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government.  The outcome of this competition is compromise and moderation.  It can also be defined as the theory that interest groups dominate our politics and government indirectly.

A system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on l…

A system of rule that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies is known as _____________________.  This term is also used to describe a system of rule where the people govern over themselves.  In other words the people are the government under this kind of system.