Which of the following is a benefit of having strong parties in Congress?
a. Discourages the creation of third parties
b. Creates a zero-sum environment
c. Helps voters better understand the divergent views and values of the parties
d. Members are willing to make significant accommodations and compromises
c. Helps voters better understand the divergent views and values of the parties
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a. Almost two million c. Almost eight million b. Almost four million d. Almost six million
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a. pump-priming b. fracking c. wildcat drilling d. Enhanced Recovery Technology (ERT) e. flaring
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a. threatening them with violence b. co-opting their ideas c. banning them from appearing on ballots d. blocking their access to professional consultants
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A) Checks and balances keep the chief executive from gaining too much power. B) Chief executives will eventually have to face reelection, which depends greatly on the approval of voting citizens. C) Both systems have methods by which to oust chief executives. D) Subordinates carry out some of the workload of the chief executive.