Why did the authors of the Constitution expect the judicial branch to be weaker than the executive and legislative branches?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that the judicial branch lacked the power of "purse or sword" that the other branches could use to shape policy and spur people to follow their decisions.
2, Provide examples: Congress could use its "power of the purse" to levy taxes or provide government funds in order to encourage or induce people to comply with government policies; the president, as the nation's commander in chief, could use the "sword" of military action to force people to obey laws.
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In the past, African American turnout was __________.
A. higher than white turnout B. lower than white turnout C. the same as white turnout D. highest among various ethnic groups
The modern party era is known for its __________-centered politics
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
Over ninety percent of all public revenues in Mexico are collected
A. from the oil companies. B. from the wealthiest landowners. C. from a Value Added Tax (VAT). D. by the federal government.
What do we call the preliminary election conducted within the party to select its candidates?
a. general election b. straight party ticket election c. election campaign d. primary election e. conventional election