Which characteristic of the structure of government in Texas makes it difficult for one interest to dominate the whole government?
A) Separation of powers
B) Checks and balances
C) Appointed officials with fixed terms
D) All of these choices are true.
D
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According to presidential scholar Richard Neustadt, the president's most important audience is
A. heads of state from around the world. B. fellow politicians in Washington, D.C. C. party activists. D. the public. E. officeholders outside of D.C.
Which of the following was NOT a reason state constitutions increased in size from the original documents?
a. Growing social and economic complexity b. A perceived need to be extremely specific about what the legislatures could do c. A desire to delineate state from national powers d. The early adoption of the legislative supremacy
Supporters of direct democracy suggest that when voters are allowed to make direct choices on policies at the ballot, they
a. can adopt laws that their state legislatures refuse to enact. b. often replicate the ones made by their elected officials. c. usually adopt the same laws their state legislature would adopt. d. tend to reinforce the status quo.
Which of the following describes Wisconsin's Governor, Scott Walker?
a. At the time he was elected, he was the nation's youngest governor. b. He successfully used public opinion and political finesse to push through his political agenda. c. He campaigned on cleaning up political corruption and ending party factions in 2010. d. He survived a divisive recall election in 2012.