Explain how the United States and the United Kingdom differ with respect to the influence of opposition parties.

What will be an ideal response?


In the UK, the majority party has almost unlimited power. In Britain, the majority party can pass legislation with almost no restrictions, while in the United States, the opposition party has greater influence in Congress and is protected by the judicial branch and judicial review.

Political Science

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A) is a prime component of scientific management B) is only a factor in the appointment of officials C) is the primary cause ofbureaucratic drift D) does not always impede bureaucratic initiative

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One of the most important uses of a correlation is its potential use in

A) Causal inferences. B) Determining differences between groups. C) Enhancing internal validity. D) The prediction of future events.

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When might states involve themselves in "chicken"? Why? Describe an historical instance of chicken that has occurred on the world stage between the 1960s and today

What was at stake for the players, and what were their particular interests in pursuing this "game." Be sure to support your interpretation with logical argumentation and empirical evidence. What will be an ideal response?

Political Science