Explain the differences in the functions performed by heads of state and heads of government? Are these two important institutional figures always separate, i.e., can the same person hold both roles?
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should explain that heads of state play a symbolic role, while heads of government are the head of the executive branches of their countries. Students should also acknowledge that in presidential systems the same individual is head of state and head of government.
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Incumbent members of Congress have the ability to be more responsive to their districts today than in the past because of all of the following EXCEPT
A) improved transportation. B) survey research. C) the Internet. D) e-mail. E) they have less staff.
Which of the following propositions would likely be favored by modern liberals?
A) Tax cuts for top income earners B) Regulation of the banking sector C) Little government involvement in economic matters D) Free markets
Which of the following states has an ethno-federal structure?
a. Mexico b. Brazil c. China d. Germany e. Nigeria
Which of the following would be found in the introduction section?
a) current status of topic b) problem statement c) time line d) research design