What was one of the most important experiences colonial Americans learned about government?

a. Chief executives with command authority solve many problems.
b. A popularly elected legislature controlling the purse strings could dominate other government institutions.
c. Elected judges were critical for maintaining the proper checks and balances in representative government.
d. Agency loss is always greater in a bicameral legislature than in a unicameral legislature.


b. A popularly elected legislature controlling the purse strings could dominate other government institutions.

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The Department of Defense is responsible for ______.

a. manufacturing expensive and secret weapons b. managing the country’s military personnel, equipment, and operations c. conducting espionage d. advising the president on how to execute his powers as commander-in-chief

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Interest groups that lobby for poor people often gain key financial support from all of the following EXCEPT

A) philanthropic foundations. B) government grants. C) corporations. D) wealthy individuals. E) social service programs.

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How many senators does it take to block any action on any piece of legislator?

a. 51 b. 41 c. 30 d. All

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