The current Russian political system is best characterized as a __________ system
a. parliamentary
b. presidential
c. commission
d. semipresidential
d
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For better or worse, a __________ age has shifted power away from legislatures
Fill in the blank with correct word
When interest groups use YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to generate widespread public comment and pressure, the goal is to
A) convince policymakers that public opinion overwhelmingly supports the interest group's position. B) mislead the public by capitalizing on the viral nature of social media. C) bypass the legislative process and direct attention to the executive branch. D) force bureaucrats to seek judicial rulings. E) lobby lawmakers directly to use specific language in new legislation.
The layered-cake analogy is used to describe cooperative federalism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements about candidates, political parties, and campaigns is most accurate?
A. The political party is the main source of campaign funding for a candidate. B. The candidate’s position on the issues has been overshadowed in the campaign by the political party’s position on key issues. C. The focus during a campaign is on the candidate because fewer people identify with political parties. D. The political party provides most of the expertise needed for a candidate to campaign effectively. E. The negativity found in modern campaigns is a new phenomenon.