Describe the three major functions of political parties
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. List the three parts: parties as institutions, parties in government, and parties in the electorate.
2. Explain the role of each and its key members.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false?
China's semipresidential system most closely resembles the __________ political system
a. U.S. b. Mexican c. French d. Japanese
How do executive agreements differ from treaties?
a. Executive agreements are always secret, while treaties are not. b. Executive agreements are approved by majority vote of the Senate rather than the two- thirds vote required for treaties. c. Executive agreements do not need Senate ratification. d. There is no difference between the two. e. Executive agreements must be approved by the House of Representatives.
Coattails
A) help presidents get reelected. B) are strongest in off-year elections. C) are becoming increasingly important. D) are less important than they were in the 1930s. E) are a media myth.