What tends to be the main function of congressional whips?
A. to act as official spokespersons for their chambers
B. to help the Speaker schedule proposed legislation for debate
C. to meet with members of the executive cabinet
D. to persuade party members to toe the party line
Answer: D
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A. lower than it should be based upon the number of women in the population. B. about what it should be based upon the number of women in the population. C. above what it should be based upon the number of women in the population. D. sometimes more and sometimes less than it should be, depending upon the nation being examined.
According to constructivism, political identities are independent of the impact of any primordial racial features
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What conclusion does this chapter make concerning political power?
a. Power is evil for everyone that has it. b. Power is always used for good by good people. c. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. d. Power in itself is neither good nor evil.
A decline in party loyalties that reduces long-term party commitment is known as
A) dealignment. B) divided government. C) realignment. D) devolution. E) ticket splitting.