The New System's Congress is characterized by
A. diffusion and decentralization of power.
B. stronger leadership.
C. fewer interest groups.
D. debate about the legitimacy of government action.
E. a smaller government.
Answer: A
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A. impose import taxes B. regulate voting rights C. appoint an independent executive D. ban slavery E. regulate interstate commerce
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a. Congress is jealous of presidential prerogatives in this area b. electoral pressures make such a struggle inevitable c. both have constitutional powers in this area d. a partisan divide exists between the president and Congress e. both seek to get the approval of the public
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a. discretionary; internal b. external; internal c. internal; discretionary d. internal; external