When it came to public opinion, the Founders of the United States were principally concerned with what?
a. that public opinion would undermine the supremacy of the legislature
b. that public opinion would be susceptible to radical and frequent shifts
c. that public opinion would too closely mirror public policies
d. that public opinion would be immoveable in times of crisis
b
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Most countries today look upon the United States as
a. a terrorist state. b. having a perfect record when it comes to protecting the rights and liberties of people of color. c. a model of the democratic process. d. a nation-state. e. a state that has used its power to coerce others to do what it wants.
Which statement about Russia's federal system is INCORRECT? a. Russia's federal units are represented at the national level by the Federation Council, the members of which are directly elected in regional elections. b. Putin took a number of steps to bring Russian regions under tighter federal control
c. The Russian constitution places many powers in the hands of the central government, while most others are considered to be shared jurisdiction between the regions and the federal government. d. The basis of some Russian federal units is ethnicity. e. Some cities are designated as having federal status.
Specific Texas laws regarding recounts in elections allow
A) a candidate to request a recount if he or she loses by less than 10 percent. B) for recounts to be paid for through state election funds. C) ballots to be recounted only by electronic means. D) little discretion to canvassing authorities when interpreting an indentation on the chad.
Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?
A) They act as the major institutions through which the executive and legislative branches cooperate with each other. B) They help increase the voting choices for the electorate by widening the pool of candidates contesting in the general elections. C) They allow the executive and legislative branches of the government to function independently of each other. D) They keep the public from interfering in the affairs of the government. E) They work together to fashion legislation that serves only their own interests.