At the time, Washington’s unanimous election in 1788 suggested that __________
a. proportional representation had real benefits
b. the nation would be governed by consensus
c. responsible party government was a realistic goal
d. voters will reward successful generals with the presidency
ANS: B
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a. Commerce b. Necessary and proper c. Due process d. Equal protection
Of the following, which can raise money from individuals and then distribute it directly to political candidates in the form of campaign contributions?
a. 527 organizations b. coordinating committees c. 501(c)3 organizations d. political action committees
An increasing amount of the work traditionally performed by government agencies is being performed by nonprofit and other private organizations
a. True b. False
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, members of the Defense Department were unwilling to implement a military solution, while some diplomatic officials favored a preemptive military strike. This situation illustrates the argument that __________.
A. the goal of a bureaucratic agency does not always help predict the preferences of its members B. preferences of high-ranking officials are more significant than those of lower-level career officials in determining their institution's goals C. the power of bureaucratic agencies is often determined by their proximity to the president and his or her policy preferences D. bureaucratic agencies are usually too large and too routinized for even high-ranking officials to control easily