The fusion of power in a parliamentary system is intended to ___________
a. give the executive branch absolute control over the bureaucracy
b. ensure that the executive is responsible to the legislative branch
c. generate a consensus-based approach among competing political parties
d. make the legislative branch highly dependent upon the executive branch
b
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The congressional elections of 2000 reflected the close partisan division of the nation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Under the Articles of Confederation, a supermajority of 9 out of 13 states was required to a. pass an amendment
b. borrow or spend money. c. impose taxes. d. create a regulation for interstate commerce.
According to Keynes, only the government had the ability to remedy economic problems in the case of a recession
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The two biggest problems with political appointees’ work histories are that they lack ______.
a. knowledge in human capital and measuring results b. experience in management and the private sector c. experience in management and the federal executive branch d. knowledge in measuring results and a solid educational background