The term "glass ceiling" refers to barriers that exist to the advancement of women and minorities in the workplace
a. True
b. False
a
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Which of the following does NOT characterize the Indian policy-making process?
a. When the prime minister's party or bloc of parties controls the legislature, the passage of most legislation is ensured except in very controversial manners. b. Well-designed national policies are often not implemented because they face resistance from vested interests at all levels, and these interests may simply drag their feet or even actively sabotage the implementation process. c. In order to get some major controversial legislation passed, the government often has to compromise and modify its position. d. Civil servants, both in individual ministries and in cross-ministry offices, play a major role in presenting alternative solutions to political leaders. e. Of the two legislative chambers, the Rajya Sabha can act as the major roadblock in the policy-making process, because its assent is required in the passage of all legislative bills.
Which of these is an assumption underlying "constitutionalism"?
a. The nation must be protected from the whims of the people. b. Democratic procedures will guarantee the protection of individual liberty. c. The people need written laws to prevent violations of their basic freedoms. d. The rights of the people must be limited in order to allow the state to govern effectively.
The U.S. Constitution extends certain powers to the president in regard to people who are convicted of violating federal laws. An executive action that reduces the severity of a punishment without removing the guilt is called ________
A) a pardon B) a reprieve C) power of appointment D) writ of habeas corpus E) presidential oversight
Cuban Americanstend to vote Republican because they
a. favor the Republicans’ generous social programs. b. favor more relaxed immigration laws. c. support more government intervention in economic matters. d. support the Castro regime and believe Democrats take too hard of a line on Communism. e. oppose the Castro regime and believe Republicans take a harder line on Communism.