When were beggar-thy-neighbor policies particularly popular?
a. 1770s
b. 1800s
c. 1930s
d. 1990s
e. 1970s
Answer: c
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Public opinion polls
A. show a steady and high level of Congressional approval. B. only reflect the opinions of registered voters. C. only reflect the opinions of likely voters. D. can set informal limits on government action. E. reflect broad consensus on the issue of immigration.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the judicial powers of the governor?
a) The governor has sole authority to pardon anyone convicted of a crime. b) Upon the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the governor can grant a reprieve, postponing the implementation of punishment for a crime. c) The governor can appoint and remove state judges. d) The governor, with the approval of the state legislature, can pardon anyone convicted of a crime. e) None of the above
Government in which citizens choose members of a legislature to make policy ,rather than making it themselves, was favored by Madison and included in the Constitution because the founders ______.
A. were used to government by elites, so it did not occur to them to allow the people to govern themselves B. did not think the states would accept direct public involvement in government C. believed direct government was impractical and less likely to produce good public policy D. believed it would be harder for the wealthy elites to dominate a legislature than to buy the support of citizens
Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as an important "external source of influence" on Congress?
A) political parties B) the president C) constituents D) interest groups E) the court system