When scholars say that a president must be sensitive to “political time,” what does this mean?
a. The first hundred days are more closely watched than later in the term.
b. He or she must understand whether the country is inclined to accept drastic changes or not.
c. The most drastic proposals will be more acceptable during the “honeymoon period.”
d. Whether Congress is in session can have a major impact on when and how the president institutes a new policy.
b. He or she must understand whether the country is inclined to accept drastic changes or not.
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Puerto Ricans
a. enjoy open migration privileges. b. are less segregated from whites than Mexican Americans. c. are among the wealthiest Hispanics in the United States. d. are the largest Hispanic group in the United States.
Legislative supremacy, or the legislature's dominance of the other two branches, was imbedded in early constitutions due to
a. The Framers' fear and distrust of the executive. b. a requirement for statehood. c. the understanding that legislative politics was pure and honorable. d. the fact that no states had any experience with an executive branch.
The idea that courts are apolitical is supported by the
a. "doctrine of political questions" b. "no explanation needed" doctrine c. American Bar Association judge election d. None of the above
A method of nominating candidates for public office in which only registered members of a party, or persons declaring their affiliation with a party, can vote is
A) a back room caucus. B) a closed primary. C) an open primary. D) a jungle primary. E) a blanket primary.