Which of the following carries the full force of law and does not require congressional approval, although it is subject to legal challenge?
a. constitutional elaboration
b. executive order
c. impoundment
d. executive privilege
Answer: b
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Which of the following groups of people has the least influence on elected officials when those officials are considering specific changes to government policies?
a. commentators b. reporters c. interest groups d. the public
The president's preeminence in the field of foreign affairs has been recognized and legitimized by the Supreme Court, which enunciated its position in the 1936 case of United States v. Curtiss-Wright
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Max Weber’s (Bendix 1962:268) comparative sociology of religions contrasted which religions?
A. Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism B. Protestantism and Ancient Judaism C. Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Ancient Judaism. D. Protestantism, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Ancient Judaism.
Why was the Rainbow Warrior bombed?
a) Greenpeace wanted to blow up a nuclear-powered ship to illustrate the dangers of nuclear power. b) The French government wanted to avoid disruptions of its nuclear tests. c) Al Qaeda terrorists considered the ship an example of decadent Western culture. d) Maori activists in New Zealand sought attention for their cause.