What condition occurs when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy, yet each may be strong enough to thwart the will of the others?
a. divided government
b. Hyperpluralism
c. policy gridlock
d. separation of powers
c
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A. are rarely used in contemporary political campaigns B. attack opposing candidates for office C. portray a candidate in the best possible light to try to create negative feelings toward an opponent D. must be reviewed by the Federal Election Commission for accuracy before appearing on air
Explain the important powers exercised by Texas's comptroller of public accounts.
What will be an ideal response?
Identify the three standards the Supreme Court uses to evaluate whether a classification in a law or regulation is constitutionally permissible
Discuss what test the Court applies for each standard and whether the rule maker or the challenger has the burden of proof. Give an example of a law that could be subject to each standard of review. Do you agree with this three-tiered approach? Why or why not? What will be an ideal response?
Who decides whether to appeal a case that the government has lost to the Supreme Court?
a. thepresident of the Senate b. the solicitor general c. the Supreme Court clerk of courts d. the chief justice of the United States