What did James Madison mean when he said a constitutional right is nothing more than a “parchment barrier”?
A. The Constitution is written on parchment, which means it will eventually fade.
B. The Constitution is a metaphorical barrier between justice and politics.
C. The Constitution lays out rights, but their enforcement in practice is a matter of politics.
D. The Constitution implies a wall of separation between church and state.
C. The Constitution lays out rights, but their enforcement in practice is a matter of politics.
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A) "factional" B) "leaking faucet" C) "multiple cracks" D) "participatory" E) "pluralistic"
Are homeowners associations considered a part of metropolitan governance?
a. No, because their boards are unpaid. b. No, because their boards are not elected. c. Yes, because they are incorporated just like villages and towns. d. Yes, even though they are private, not public agencies.
Which of the following best describes the problem that confronts scholars in the study of international politics?
a. Most questions in international politics have no answer. b. We are unable to answer some questions in international politics with certainty. c. For most important questions we have two or more good answers. d. Most puzzles in international politics today have little consequence for us.
Compared with its 19th-century counterpart, which of the following is true about the modern cabinet?
a. It is much more powerful and more of a stepping-stone to the White House. b. It has lost much of its luster as offices with real political clout. c. It more likely compromised the President’s rivals. d. It is smaller and employs fewer people.