A constructive vote of no confidence
a. is a slow process by which power becomes increasingly concentrated in the hands of the president. This leads the legislature to become little more than a rubber stamp.
b. is called for by the sitting government in a parliamentary system and if it fails, the government is forced to resign and new parliamentary elections may be held.
c. is sponsored by the opposition and results in the formation of a new government or the holding of new parliamentary elections if it passes.
d. requires that there be an agreed-upon replacement for the current head of government before a vote of no confidence brings down the government.
e. brings formal impeachment proceedings against the chief executive.
D
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A. substantial federal budgetary responsibilities to state and local governments. B. substantial federal regulatory responsibility to the states. C. responsibility for funding much social welfare to the private sector. D. substantial administrative responsibility to the courts.
Compare and contrast dual federalism and cooperative federalism.
What will be an ideal response?
It is possible to have a democratic political system that emphasizes a mix of collectivism and individualism
a. true b. false
______ states tend to spend the least money on education.
a. Traditionalistic b. Progressive c. Moralistic d. Individualistic