Which of the following could NOT be considered an example of states trying to create a balance of power?
A. Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) during the Cold War
B. The creation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact
C. The creation of the United Nations
D. The emergence of the European Union
E. The arms race between Germany and Great Britain before World War I
Answer: C
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Which of the following is true of research on the effects of unified government?
a. There are fewer important laws, and substantial delays in legislative activity. b. Important laws are passed less often, but there are fewer delays in legislative activity. c. Important laws are much easier to pass, but it increases delays in legislative activity. d. There is a significant effect on enacting important laws, and legislative activity delays are reduced. e. There is no major effect on enacting important laws or reducing delay in legislative activity.
Following the 2010 elections, state Senators of which state fled to Illinois to avoid a quorum in having to take a vote on a piece of legislation?
a. Wisconsin b. Indiana c. Michigan d. Iowa
Which of the following is a factor that will increase the level of competition in a gubernatorial race?
a. A strong incumbent governor is running for reelection. b. There is an uneven distribution of party voters in a state. c. There is an open seat. d. There is a clear front-runner who has enormous fundraising potential.
A television network decides to run a series of news stories highlighting the need for stronger regulations over gun sales and purchases. This example is representative of which of the following?
A. Agenda setting B. Blogosphere politics C. Managed news D. Gerrymandering E. Yellow journalism