The system consisting of a league of independent states, each having essentially sovereign powers, and a central government with limited powers is known as a(n) __________ system
A) unitary
B) confederal
C) federal
D) authoritarian
E) bicameral
B
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After the decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, an affirmative action program that uses racial __________ would likely be deemed unconstitutional
a. strict scrutiny b. quotas c. intermediate scrutiny d. rational basis
Which of the following is NOT one of the processes involved in changing and terminating policies?
A. executive order B. agenda setting C. problem definition D. evaluation E. adoption
Suffrage is defined as
a. the right to a speedy trial. b. the right to privacy. c. the right to vote. d. the right to equal opportunity. e. the right to discriminate against women.
In a weak mayor system
a. the mayor can veto proposed city ordinances, but the veto can be easily overturned by the council. b. the mayor shares power with others, like a city clerk or a treasurer. c. the mayor can only serve one term and so never can build up political power. d. the mayor is a mere figurehead and has no real power, because the council makes all of the important decisions.