__________ references presidential activism, arriving at decisions that push the Constitution to its limits in exercising presidential power
a. Presidential supremacy c. Symbolic politics
b. Prerogative government d. Constitutional privilege
B
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In what way do single-issue groups negatively influence the stability of the political system?
A. Single-issue groups tend to lead to fracturing of established political parties by their members, which slows the political process. B. Single-issue groups, because of their tactics and unwillingness to compromise, can cause public policy to come to a standstill. C. Single-interest groups drown out all other issues that are not related to their own, reducing the ability of the legislature to acknowledge the general public's needs. D. Single issue interest groups have increased the corruption within politics because of their history of cooperation with politicians.
The power to declare martial law in the state is one of the Texas Governor's powers as
a. chief executive. b. chief legislator. c. commander in chief. d. chief of state. e. chief intergovernmental diplomat.
Who typically sponsor initiatives, or initiative petitions?
A. interest groups B. county governments C. state legislatures D. Congress
Under the Old System, it was understood that the press would
A) never ask the president follow-up questions. B) never quote the president directly. C) always submit press conference questions in writing in advance. D) quote the president in matters related to domestic affairs, but not foreign affairs. E) avoid covering presidential matters.