Which one of the following features is found in the French semipresidential system but not in a classic presidential system like the United States?
a. There is a dual executive
b. Parliament can force the president to resign.
c. The president is elected by the entire country by universal suffrage.
d. The legislature can defeat legislation proposed by the government.
e. The president can be impeached by the prime minister.
a
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The Twenty-sixth Amendment was passed in 1972 with the rationale that if someone is old enough to _________, they are old enough to vote
a. drive b. be sent to war and possibly die c. have a beer d. go to college e. pass a literacy test
Which type of program requires state governments to spend their own money to meet standards imposed on them by the federal government?
A. block grant B. unfunded mandate C. program grant D. formula grant E. categorical grant
All of the following are true of interest groups EXCEPTÂ that they
A. use a wide range of techniques and strategies to promote their policy goals. B. are extremely successful in persuading the president to endorse their programs completely. C. may try to block or weaken legislation. D. provide officials with information and assistance when needed. E. may lobby officials personally or use the general public to influence government on their behalf.
A major change in the social composition of parliament has been the increasing representation of
a. women. b. the poor. c. the middle caste. d. Muslims. e. urban dwellers