What are three ways that the U.S. political system is fragmented with regard to the foreign policy process?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should identify the three types of fragmentation as vertical (among local, state, and federal agencies), horizontal (across the three main branches of government), and internal (within the bureaucracies themselves).

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A. precinct captain B. national chairman C. national selectman D. national alderman E. organizational deputy

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Which form of municipal government is most widely used by small cities?

A. strong mayor-council B. weak mayor-council C. council-manager D. commission

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Marbury v. Madison is a landmark Supreme Court decision that

A. defined the scope of state powers under the Tenth Amendment. B. affirmed the necessary and proper clause. C. established national supremacy. D. helped to end Thomas Jefferson's political career. E. set the precedent for judicial review.

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When George McGovern tried to make Watergate an issue in the 1972 election,

a. he gathered considerable support among Republican voters. b. the voters either did not understand or did not care. c. he offended leaders in the Democratic party d. the election became even closer. e. the media rebuked him for "negative" campaigning.

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