Which of the following statements regarding the two major parties in the United States is most accurate?
A. they clearly dominate all aspects of American politics
B. they are more constrained in their campaign finance abilities than corporations
C. they face serious competition from third parties in elections
D. they have no control over the nominations process
Answer: B. they are more constrained in their campaign finance abilities than corporations
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The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) was initially created to:
A. bar unreasonable searches of foreign individuals living in the United States on work permits. B. issue search warrants against suspected foreign spies inside the United States. C. determine if trial courts are eligible to sentence suspected foreign spies. D. review cases of foreign individuals applying for work permits. E. create additional courts to handle cases involving immigrants.
The __________ view of the policymaking process argues power was concentrated among elites who represented a small segment of the society, shared similar values and beliefs, and dominated the political and policymaking process
a. elitist c. hyperpluralist b. pluralist d. republican
Which of the following is accurate regarding the Clinton administration's policy actions?
a. President Clinton signed the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, but the treaty was not approved by the U.S. Senate. b. The Clinton administration succeeded in gaining permanent normal trading relations (PNTR) with China by the end of its term. c. After the Somalia fiasco, the Clinton administration issued PDD-25, a directive outlining the specific conditions for participation in multilateral peace support operations. d. The Clinton administration sought to take the lead in conflict resolution efforts around the world as reflected by its actions over Bosnia, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. e. All of the above are true.
Compare and contrast the presidential functions and responsibilities as chief executive and chief of state.
What will be an ideal response?