Which of these scenarios is an example of divided government?
A) The federal government imposes a mandate on all state governments.
B) Third parties interrupt the election results for democrats and republicans.
C) The president decides to veto legislation that has been passed through Congress.
D) ?The elected president is a democrat but Congress is controlled by republicans.
E) Gridlock prevents the passage of legislation through Congress.
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A. Asian American B. white C. African American D. Hispanic
Which statement about immigration to the United States during the 19th century is most valid?
A. Organized labor supported unlimited immigration. B. Most immigrants to the United States were illegal aliens. C. Industrial growth led to a demand for cheap immigrant labor. D. Few immigrants came from Western Europe.
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A. These countries did not actually liberalize. B. The speed of liberalization has been slower than expected. C. These countries liberalized, but then reversed course. D. These countries began liberalization, but the process stopped.