How does the textbook define equality of results?
a. the belief that every person's vote counts equally
b. the belief that the laws should apply equally to all persons
c. the elimination of artificial barriers to success in life
d. the equal sharing of income and material rewards
Answer: d
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According to one study cited in the text, the amount of tension between the executive and legislative branches is influenced by which of the three factors given below?
a. Pork barrel politics, the condition of the national economy, and whether the state is located in the Sunbelt b. The level of control exercised by the governor's party over the legislature, the price of oil, and the amount oftime until the next presidential election c. Money, the education level of the governor versus the education levels of the leaders in the legislature, andgubernatorial charisma d. The size of the majority and the minority parties relative to each other, the personalities of the governor andlegislative leaders, and the amount of time until the next election year
The free exercise clause
A. limits the national government from prohibiting people from practicing their religions. B. is part of the First Amendment. C. allows the national government to exercise control over free speech. D. helps state governments to provide charter schools. E. limits the national government from prohibiting people from practicing their religions and is part of the First Amendment.
National self-determination is a concept closely related to
a. fascism. b. socialism. c. nationalism. d. authoritarianism.
Which of the following statements about Congress today is LEAST accurate?
A. Whereas committee seats were traditionally awarded based on merit, incumbents have managed to impose a strict seniority system on these appointments. B. Party leaders today are more important in the legislative process than 30 years ago. C. The number of women and ethnic minorities in Congress increased during the second half of the twentieth century. D. For several decades after 1937, Southern Democrats were able to prevent progressive legislation from being passed in Congress. E. Partisan divisions have become more virulent within Congress.