In a weak mayor system
a. the mayor can veto proposed city ordinances, but the veto can be easily overturned by the council.
b. the mayor shares power with others, like a city clerk or a treasurer.
c. the mayor can only serve one term and so never can build up political power.
d. the mayor is a mere figurehead and has no real power, because the council makes all of the important decisions.
b
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Which of the following is a way in which the components of the military-industrial complex influence foreign policy decision making?
A. spreading out of weapons projects into many constituencies B. promotion of hawkish officers within the military C. military-themed blockbuster movies D. the appointment of executives in military industries as church officials
Before the ratification of the Constitution, the United States was organized as a(n) __________
a. confederation b. monarchy c. oligarchy d. conglomerate
Article IV of the Constitution requires that the national government ensure which of the following?
A. that all states adhere to a republican form of government B. that all states adhere to a form of government that is best described as direct democracy C. that all states have an elected governor D. that all states have a bicameral system
Discuss how economics affects the way people vote and how this affects elected officials.
What will be an ideal response?