The use of presidential vetoes for reasons of policy disagreement illustrates changing __________ related to the veto powers of the presidency
A)norms
B)rules
C)regulations
D)expectations of formal powers
A
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Nonviolent protests are constitutionally protected by the ________
A. First Amendment B. Fourth Amendment C. Fifth Amendment D. Eighth Amendment
Veto threats
a. must be credible, explicit, and public to be effective. b. are often communicated privately to Congress so that both sides can find room for compromise. c. are generally ineffective because members of Congress do not like presidents trying to tell them how to do their job. d. have declined in popularity as presidents have found other tools for influencing Congress.
The election of Democrat Donna Howard to the Texas House of Representatives by four votes in 2010 demonstrates __________
a. the ineffectiveness of voter identification laws b. that votes matter c. the continued dominance of Democrats in the Texas state legislature d. how easy it is for election officials to "rig" outcomes
The explanation for congressional voting behavior that assumes members vote to please their colleagues is referred to as
A. representational. B. conventional. C. organizational. D. attitudinal. E. relational.