The underlying concept of the principle of separation of powers is
a. that all three branches of government are equally powerful.
b. that when legislative, judicial, and executive power are not exercised by the same institution, power cannot be so easily abused.
c. that the people are responsible to elect the representatives in all three branches of government, including the judicial branch.
d. that one branch has a veto power over the other branches.
e. that the people’s power to elect representatives is separate and different from that of the branches of the government.
ANS: B
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a. is dominated by successful and prominent men who view public service as a temporary duty that falls to members of their class. b. is dominated by full-time professionals who have the skills to build networks of party workers, manage electoral alliances, and mobilize voters on Election Day. c. has fallen primarily to the party activists who are willing to volunteer their time because they are deeply invested in promoting the interests of the parties. d. operates largely through patronage as party leaders attract resources to reward those working on behalf of the party.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In recent years, voter turnout among women has fallen significantly lower than turnout among men
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Strong, community-oriented neighborhoods have weakened in recent decades, and some areas have disappeared altogether
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.