Using the framework set forth by the authors of the textbook, how would you characterize the votes by African Americans in the 1960 and 1964 presidential elections with respect to overcoming Southern resistance to African American political participation?
a. a structural factor
b. a political linkage
c. a governmental factor
d. a governmental action
b
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Implied powers of the federal government stem from which clause?
a. Elastic b. Supremacy c. Equal protection d. Grandfather
The null hypothesis always refers to the __________, whereas the research hypothesis always refers to the _______________
a) mean, standard deviation b) group differences, group similarities c) sample, population d) population, sample
Which statement accurately describes executive agreements?
A) They take place between the executive branch and a foreign government and can be reversed by subsequent presidents. B) They take place between the executive branch and a foreign government and are difficult to reverse by subsequent presidents. C) They can be reversed by subsequent presidents and are subject to Senate approval. D) They are subject to Senate approval and take place between the executive branch and a state government. E) They were deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court because they bypassed congressional approval.
What would the Framers of the Constitution find surprising about today's Congress?
a. They would be surprised by the diversity of its membership. b. They would be surprised that Congress is able to pass bills quickly. c. They would be surprised to find only two major parties. d. They would be surprised by the norm of courtesy among members.