In Houston, a strong mayor-council city, the __________ appoints the chief of police and possesses veto power over council actions
A) city council chair
B) mayor
C) city manager
D) city secretary
B
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A theory is often judged on the basis of
A) whether it is right or wrong. B) how often it is used and by whom. C) how useful it is in organizing the data. D) how sophisticated it is.
Based on what you know about what types of messages (i.e., in terms of content, format, and delivery) are more likely to produce changes of opinion, what strategy would you pursue in your campaign ads if you were a politician running for office?
What will be an ideal response?
How is the failure of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion an example of the impact dramatic foreign policy events often have on public support of the president?
A) Support for the president remained unmoved. B) Even as a failure, the event spurred public support for President Kennedy. C) The event spurred public disdain for President Kennedy. D) The failure led to a decline in military support for Kennedy which only then led to a decline in public support.
The evolution of the American presidency ______.
A. was expected by the Framers as the responsibilities facing the government increased B. has occurred through delegation on domestic policies, but the expansion of responsibility on foreign affairs reflects the limited and general language on foreign affairs in the Constitution C. reflects the strong command authority the Framers thought was needed to solve collective action problems D. would meet the hopes of the Framers because their ideal president was someone who could solve collective action problems by minimizing transaction costs