Which of the following describes franking privileges?
a. redrawing of district lines to ensure electoral outcomes
b. advancement to the general election of the top two candidates in a jungle primary
c. free mailing for incumbents to communicate with their districts
d. the political license that soft news can take in its reporting
c. free mailing for incumbents to communicate with their districts
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__________ are the most staunchly conservative and most solidly Republican of all major religious denominations in the United States
a. Mormons b. Methodists c. Catholics d. Buddhists
Probably the most effective use of the veto is:
A. as a public relations device. B. as a bargaining chip to help revise legislative proposals. C. in getting even with legislators who have angered the governor. D. in helping his/her party override the veto.
The conference committee attempts to iron out disagreements and reconcile between two versions of the same bill
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following best describes the relationship between modern presidents and their parties?
a. Modern presidents serve as unofficial but real leaders of their own political parties. b. Presidents must contend with their party only during periods of divided leadership. c. The president serves as the official chairman of his/her party. d. Today, the president is rarely concerned with the agenda of his/her party.