What is the main function of a political institution?

A. To provide a deliberative forum for elected representatives.
B. To provide politicians a physical space, such as a building, in which to conduct their business.
C. To enable citizens to bypass elected representatives and exercise self-governance.
D. To facilitate compromises that lead to acceptable solutions or alternatives.


Answer: D

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a. at the center b. near the center c. somewhat close to the extremes d. as far to the left or right as possible

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The Senate relies on a(n) __________, negotiated by the majority and minority leaders, to govern consideration of a bill

a. bipartisan agreement b. unanimous consent agreement c. subcommittee recommendations d. judicial opinions

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If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House picks a president, while the Senate chooses a vice president

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The research proposal is

A) not competitive for funding from most funding sources. B) not required to be typed. C) a type of contract between the researcher and the funding source. D) typically hundreds of pages in length.

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