Which of the following would be a political linkage that explains President Obama's ability to wage a war of drone strikes against jihadist targets in Pakistan?
a. Congressional authorization of military action in Afghanistan against the Taliban
b. the fact that the United States is the world's preeminent military power
c. the absence of a legal challenge to the president's use of drones across an international border
d. the American public's opposition to more ground forces in Afghanistan and preference for winding down the war quickly
d
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Which democratic function of political parties was nonexistent until the early twentieth century and has given voters greater input into politics?
a. party machines b. party nominations c. policy coordination d. primary elections
Madison's confidence in the usefulness of separation of powers rested on the assumption that
A. the strongest would survive. B. human nature was basically good. C. no one would purposely seek power. D. ambitions would counteract each other. E. government would create virtuous citizens.
Which of the following do pluralists believe?
a. Authority in society rests with a small group of individuals occupying leadership positions in key institutions. b. There should be a strong link between public opinion and public policy. c. The U.S. Senate should return to indirect election of its members. d. Because citizens are generally uninformed, elected officials should rarely consider public opinion in making decisions.
According to Alexander Hamilton, the Judiciary is the least dangerous branch of government because it has no power of the _________________ or ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).