Vertical accountability refers to the ability of ______.
A. state institutions to hold each other accountable
B. individuals and groups to hold state institutions accountable
C. state officials to hold citizens accountable
D. the legislature to hold the executive accountable
B. individuals and groups to hold state institutions accountable
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The politics of transportation policy does NOT involve which of the following issues?
A. gas and motor vehicle taxation B. road construction policies C. interstate system D. solid waste disposal
Kuoch and Mirenda (2003) conducted a single case design in which they looked at the influences of a social story on the behavior of autistic children
The researchers would observe the participants in certain problem situations, recording their behavior. Then, the researchers would read the participants a story before a problem situation was presented. They would then record the number of behaviors exhibited by the participants in relation to the problem situation. Finally, the researchers removed the story and recorded the number of behaviors the next time the problem situation arose. This is an example of which type of single case design methodology? a. AB b. ABAB c. Multiple baseline d. ABA
Though originally opposed to political parties, many framers of the U.S. Constitution ultimately became strong party participants. This phenomenon is often considered to be proof of the __________
A) necessity of political parties in American government B) inconsistency of the early founders C) dishonesty of the early leaders D) power of the political parties to set the agenda E) weaknesses of the early founders
Which of the following is NOT a limit on the power of the Brazilian presidency? a. Although the president is able to issue provisional measures, these are limited for sixty days, after which time, Congress must pass, reject, or allow the provisional legislation to continue. b. Although the president can initiate legislation, Congress can amend these proposals. c. Congress has the right to be
consulted on executive appointments. d. Congress has oversight powers concerning economic policy. e. All of the president's appointments must be ratified by the Senate.