British colonists in North America in the late seventeenth century were greatly influenced by the political thought of ________.
a. King James II
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. John Locke
d. James Madison
Ans: c. John Locke
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Which of the following is required for a congressional override of a presidential veto?
A. a three fifths vote in each chamber B. a two thirds vote in each chamber C. a two thirds vote in at least one chamber and a simple majority in the other D. a simple majority vote in each chamber
For decades, first the Republicans and then the Democrats were the dominant party. This changed in the ________, when the parties once again became competitive nationally and the presidency often switched parties
A) ?1930s B) 1950s C) 1970s D) 1980s E) 2000s