In politics, the initiative is used to
a. remove an official from elected office.
b. protest an existing and unjust piece of legislation.
c. write-in a candidate on an election ballot.
d. allow voters to petition to have a piece of legislation placed on the ballot.
e. challenge the outcome (vote totals) of an election.
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Three fundamental American values were discussed in the textbook. What were they?
a. equality, individualism, and pluralism b. equality, individualism, and personal liberty c. individualism, personal liberty, and elitism d. individualism, republicanism, and pluralism
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.Presidents justify their signing statements by arguing that provisions are unconstitutional either directly or by infringing on the discretionary prerogatives of the President. 2.The State of the Union address has been diminished in importance so presidents simply send a written message to Congress instead of making a prime-time address. 3.The size of the President’s staff has generally remained small to promote effective oversight of executive branch activities. 4.The President’s personal staff system is based in the White House Office. 5.President Roosevelt relied on staff competition to solve the dependency problem that afflicts all principals who rely on agents for information and advice.
Which figure is closest to the amount spent by political campaigns on TV ads during the 2008 presidential election season?
a. $100 million b. $200 million c. $400 million d. $600 million