What is the principle that each branch of the federal government has the means to thwart or influence actions by other branches of government?
a. weights and measures
b. checks and balances
c. balances and powers
d. checks and freedoms
b
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Which of the following was a "fake state," as it did not have a sufficient political culture to keep it functional?
a. the Soviet Union b. Nigeria c. France d. Afghanistan
The rule of propinquity states that
A. power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. B. power is shared most evenly when leadership is weakest. C. power is wielded by the people who are in the room when a decision is made. D. power is greatest when legitimacy is strongest. E. power is rarely distinguishable from wealth and fame.
Control is __________
a. direct manipulation of variables. b. removal of unwanted factors. c. A and B d. None of the above
The Founding Fathers intentionally insulated the courts from popular majorities and elections in order to
a. avoid the tyranny of the majority. b. have an independent judiciary. c. allow them to judge responsibly, without political or partisan considerations. d. All of the above are true.