Congress is the least popular of the three branches of government because
a. its work is largely done in secret and the people don't understand how it functions.
b. it is seen as unwilling or unable to get itself involved in the struggles of politics.
c. it does not have the same mystique or aura that the other branches possess.
d. members tend to pursue broad interests, instead of the special interests held by constituents.
c
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In most parliamentary democracies, the party in power calls elections __________
a. at a time of the party's choosing b. every five years on average c. at fixed intervals of two years d. only when the government receives a no-confidence vote
The issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and others involved in politics are collectively known as the policy agenda
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Perhaps the most distinctive roles in the legislative process are those of the _________
A. governor B. leadership C. committee chairs D. legislative staffs
In the Gratz and Grutter cases, the Supreme Court
A) found a constitutional violation in the affirmative action plan of both the law school and the undergraduate university. B) found a constitutional violation in the law school affirmative action plan. C) found no constitutional violation. D) upheld the affirmative action plan as practiced by the law school. E) upheld the affirmative action plan as practiced by the undergraduate university.