Which two philosophies traditionally fall on opposite ends of the political spectrum?
a. Conservatives and libertarians
b. Liberals and conservatives
c. Populists and liberals
d. Conservatives and populists
e. Socialists and conservatives
B
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Banning dehumanizing, degrading, and inhumane treatment of individuals even in times of war, the __________ was instituted in 1987
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
All of the following statements concerning party identification in the electorate are true EXCEPT this:
a. Most people who are registered members of a party work actively for their party organization. b. Most voters who identify with a party identify with the same party as their parents. c. The percentage of the electorate identifying themselves as independents grew substantially in the 1970s. d. Most people who identify with a party regularly vote for that party in elections. e. The percentage of voters identifying with the Democratic Party has dropped significantly from its high in the 1950s.
What distinguishes the modern presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the framers of the Constitution?
a. The modern presidency has become the central focus of American politics since the 1930s, supplanting Congress as the "first branch" of government. b. The modern presidency is less involved in the development of foreign policy than the framers intended. c. Modern presidents exhibit a greater level of deference to Congress in budgetary matters than the framers intended. d. Modern presidents are more cautious in advocating for their legislative agendas than the framers intended.
The Supreme Court’s piecemeal application of the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis is called ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).