What distinguishes executive agreements from other forms of unilateral directives at the president's disposal?
A)They provide presidents with an alternative to the treaty-making process and a way to bypass legislative oversight.
B)They are counterparts to legislation and provide presidents with an alternative to the constitutional amendment process.
C)They are classified on issuance and thus avoid the scrutiny of Congress and interest groups.
D)They almost always target individuals and groups outside the government, rather than being directed to officials within the government.
A
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What is a disadvantage of divided government?
a. It acts as a check and balance across institutions. b. It often expands the scope of government. c. It does not allow for clear accountability on policy. d. It often stunts economic growth.
The concept of strict constructionism requires that the Constitution
a. may be changed only by the formal amendment process and not by discretionary Congressional actions or judicial rulings. b. remain a flexible and fluid document that changes with the times. c. may be modified only by rulings of the Supreme Court. d. remain true to the intent of the writers of the Constitution, that it remain rigid and without any amendments. e. should be modified as popular opinion changes.
Which of the following scholars is associated with the orthodox politics and administration dichotomy
a. Woodrow Wilson b. David Easton c. Paul Appleby d. Harold Lasswell e. Max weber
Article III of the Constitution establishes a __________ and defines its jurisdiction
Fill in the blanks with correct word