In the 1972 presidential election, __________ defeated George McGovern, who had strayed too far to the left
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
Answer: Richard Nixon
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Which best describes an open elite system?
a. Social Darwinism b. Absorption of anti-democratic leaders into the elite c. Slow and continuous modification of the ruling class d. Turnover of Representatives and Senators in elections
When a governor recruits and raises money for candidates for statewide office or the legislature, he or she is acting as a ______.
a. commander in chief b. chief lawmaker c. chief spokesperson d. party chief
Civil servants
A) are paid little compared to private sector employees. B) make up the minority of government employees. C) are appointed. D) are elected. E) make up the majority of government employees.
How might presidents use their powers of persuasion in the legislative process?
a. in leading public opinion to support their policy agendas b. through the impoundment of funds to prevent the implementation of specific laws c. in leading public opinion to support signing statements on key pieces of legislation d. in selecting majority and minority leaders in Congress