A long period of electoral dealignment began in the 1960s, as indicated by the growing numbers of self-described __________ voters and declining numbers of voters who identify as "strong" Democrats or Republicans

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: independent

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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.

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Which best defines government?

a. Which economic system is operating within a society  b. Achieving control in government for the purposes of dividing resources  c. How society organizes itself, allocates authority, and provides benefits  d. The system that dictates who is eligible to run for public office 

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The main roles of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, include all of the following EXCEPT

a. passing legislation. b. electing the prime minister. c. debating government action. d. voting to unmake government. e. policy-making.

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When we talk about “the government” in terms of distinguishing parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems (e.g., when we say that the government depends on the legislative majority as well as the president in a mixed system) we mean ______.

A. the state B. all of the elected officials in a country C. the cabinet (made up of the prime minister and the other ministers) D. all of the constituents

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