Although the Constitution does not explicitly say so, what is required for America’s system of checks and balances to work?

What will be an ideal response?


In order for it to work the branches of government have to make it work.

Political Science

You might also like to view...

During the Cold War, the term "Iron Curtain" was used to refer to the way the Soviets divided Europe into Eastern and Western portions, with Eastern Europe under communist rule

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science

Every bill that passes through Congress is an opportunity for individual members of Congress to:

A. veto the bill. B. lobby the president. C. help constituents. D. set the national economic policy. E. solicit money from interest groups.

Political Science

Which of the following is the best example of constituency service?

a. A member of Congress succeeds in amending an appropriation bill to provide money for a veterans' hospital in the member's home district. b. A member of Congress helps a constituent resolve a problem involving Social Security benefits. c. A member of Congress votes to toughen immigration laws to limit the number of people who can enter the U.S. legally. d. A member of Congress votes in favor of legislation that would require businesses to provide their employees with unpaid leave in case of the birth of a child or a family emergency. e. A member of Congress votes in favor of an amendment to the Constitution that would give constituents veto authority.

Political Science

An example of an appropriate and meaningful use of field research would be to

A) test the effectiveness of social programs. B) provide a heuristic function. C) employ graduate students. D) establish causality.

Political Science