In the 1830s, ____ became the device for nominating party candidates for the presidency.
a. state caucuses and conventions
b. national conventions
c. the direct primary
d. the congressional caucus
e. the initiative
Ans: b. national conventions
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A) a strike B) work stoppage C) litigation D) a legal boycott E) civil disobedience
All of the following are reasons to lower the retirement age EXCEPT ______.
A. flexible retirement age would make it easier to modernize the workforce B. individuals want to retire while they are in good health and capable of enjoying their leisure time C. lowering the age would create additional jobs for unemployed youths D. lowering the age would reduce total program costs
How has the frequency of filibusters changed in the Senate over the past 50 years?
a. Senate filibusters are more common now. b. Senate filibusters are less common now. c. There has been no change; there are about the same number of filibusters today. d. There are no longer any filibusters. e. Filibusters take place in the House instead now.
What about democracies makes the justification effort especially prevalent as compared to its prevalence in the context of other forms of government?
A) The multiplicity of actors to keep track of B) The secrecy of the government C) Voters face an overabundance of information D) Politicians are judged by the electorate