In the years immediately preceding the adoption of the constitution in 1917, changes in control of the Mexican government were the result of
a. revolts.
b. elections.
c. appointments by colonial Spain.
d. hereditary transfer by dictators.
e. selection by the Catholic Church.
a
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Which of the following statements regarding René Préval is true?
a. René Préval has maintained a life-long feud with Jean-Bertrand Aristide, a situation that led Preval to refuse to serve in the same administration as Aristide. b. René Préval is the most intense critic of the UN stabilization force MINUSTAH, stating "there can be no improvements in Haiti until this occupying force is gone.". c. René Préval was able to oversee greater stability and improved public safety, but his efforts were undermined in 2008 by the effects of rising international food prices. d. René Préval was accused of trying to dissolve the legislature and was assailed by a mob who tried to arrest him and charge him with corruption.
When the president uses the prestige and visibility of the office to guide or mobilize the American people, we say that he/she is using the
A) executive prerogative. B) inside-outside strategy. C) regal approach. D) grassroots podium. E) bully pulpit.
All of the following are true of the Supreme Court's opinions on affirmative action EXCEPT
A. affirmative action laws and policies will be subject to strict scrutiny. B. affirmative action programs cannot make use of racial quotas. C. affirmative action programs may continue indefinitely, even after achieving their goals. D. race cannot be used as a "tie breaker." E. race can be considered as part of a complete examination of an applicant's background.
The Texas Senate has ________ members and the House has ________ members
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).