In getting legislation through Congress, what frequently occurs between the executive and legislative branches when one branch is controlled by one major political party and the other branch by the other major party?
A. gridlock
B. mutual compromise
C. extended negotiation
D. presidential legislative victories
A. gridlock
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Canada has a unicameral legislature
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following has occurred because of Texas's state government-imposed mandates on local governments?
A) Both state and local taxes have remained high. B) State taxes have remained high, but local taxes are lower than in many states. C) State taxes have remained low, but local taxes are higher than in many states. D) Texas does not impose unfunded mandates on local governments.
The __________ Amendment permits Congress to levy income taxes
a. Sixteenth b. Seventeenth c. Eighteenth d. Nineteenth
What is the central feature of the civil service system?
A. Merit-based, nonpolitical employment and promotion B. The fitting of job openings to agencies’ needs C. The development of elaborate job classifications D. The separation of political and nonpolitical positions E. A nonpunitive, competitive promotion system