Which of the following is consistent with the mandate theory of elections?
a. the idea that voter turnout is higher when citizens are required to vote and are fined if they fail to do so
b. the belief that a functional democracy mandates electoral participation by a large number of voters
c. Mitt Romney's claim that Obama won the 2012 presidential election because he had given gifts to various constituency groups
d. Barack Obama's claim that his victory in 2012 means that the public wants to raise taxes on the wealthy
d
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When a bill is introduced in Congress, several members may be listed as __________ in order to show their support for the proposed legislation
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
In parliamentary systems there is a separation between head of state and head of government. In the United States
a. this is also the case. b. there is no head of government. c. there is no head of state. d. the president is only the head of government. e. the president is both the head of government and the head of state.
What agency, that has not traditionally been a part of the troika, has begun to play a vital role in the budget process helping to integrate monetary and fiscal policy?
A. Congressional Budget Office B. International Monetary Fund C. Federal Reserve Board D. Council of Economic Advisers
What are laboratories of democracy?
What will be an ideal response?