A major argument in favor of reducing the separation of powers called for in the U.S. Constitution is that it would
A) allow prompt, decisive leadership by the president.
B) weaken the presidency and give greater protection against executive dictatorship.
C) disperse credit or blame equally among the three branches of government.
D) apportion responsibility for implementing government programs among members of Congress.
E) create a truly independent judiciary.
A
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is NOT an example of the forceful measures states may resort to when their interests are incompatible?
A. Active use of physical force B. Threat of using physical force C. Deterrence D. Economic sanctions E. Persuasion
Which of the following statements is NOT part of Lynch's concept of mental maps?
a. Mental maps mix accurate details with distortions. b. Mental maps of two people living in the same city will be similar. c. Mental maps contain large gaps about unfamiliar sections. d. Mental maps may not be fully representative of an area in its entirety.
Karl Marx argued that governments were dominated by business owners, who he called the "__________", until a revolution replaced them with rule by laborers, who he called the "__________"
A) proletariat; bourgeoisie B) bourgeoisie; proletariat C) power elite; middle class D) working class; lower class E) laborites; working class
A change in the early twentieth century whereby the rank-and-file party members rather than party leaders began to choose the party’s nominees for offices is referred to as
a. general election preemption. b. general election screening process. c. direct primary election. d. local primary preference. e. straw vote.