With regard to the British political system, which of the following is incorrect?
a. The British system is one of separation of powers.
b. Great Britain represents a case of successful transition from a highly centralized government controlled by the monarchy to a Western democratic political culture.
c. Whereas the British Parliament formally enacts legislation, most legislation originates in the cabinet.
d. Within the government, the party out of power is known as the loyal opposition.
a. The British system is one of separation of powers.
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A) veto. B) omnibus bill. C) pocket veto. D) override. E) entitlement.
States such as Massachusetts, New York and California, generally
a. spend more on public assistance than Mississippi, Louisiana, and Colorado. b. spend less on public assistance than Mississippi, Louisiana, and Colorado. c. spend about the same on public assistance than Mississippi, Louisiana and Colorado. d. have variations in spending year over year such that comparisons are impossible.
Constitutional tax limits include state expenditure limits and prohibitions on specific taxes
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
What is the central weakness of the "clash of civilizations" vision according to its critics?
a. It ignores nonstate actors. b. It overstates the power of nonstate actors. c. It treats civilizations as internally homogenous. d. It treats civilizations as diverse and internally heterogeneous. e. It ignores international organizations.