In mid-term elections since 1934, the president’s party has typically
a. gained House seats.
b. gained Senate seats.
c. lost House seats.
d. maintained its number of congressional seats.
e. won a majority in Congress.
ANS: C
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A. by the House of Representatives. B. by the Senate. C. by the Supreme Court. D. directly, through popular vote. E. indirectly, through the electoral college.
When used in the social sciences and more specifically in the study of international relations, the comparative method
a. distinguishes facts from opinions in an attempt to predict the future. b. looks for patterns, not uniqueness, while using the past to serve as a guide for the future. c. separates politics from economics while attempting to explain the past and future. d. uses highly descriptive single-case studies with no attempt to accumulate knowledge.
Which candidate won the popular vote in 2000?
a. George Bush b. Albert Gore c. John McCain d. Barack Obama e. Ronald Reagan
Under the Constitution, presidential appointments must receive the consent of the House of Representatives
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.