Formerly called iron triangles, ______ are informal groupings of interest groups, congressional subcommittees, and an executive agency that are less likely to be influenced by public opinion, since they typically work closely together out of the public eye.
A. independent regulatory commissions
B. issue networks
C. advocacy coalitions
D. filibusters
B. issue networks
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What have the federal courts generally decided when faced with conflicts between the president and Congress over control of foreign policy?
a. Congress has primary power over foreign policy; the president has primary power over military policy. b. Congress has primary power over military policy; the president has primary power over foreign policy. c. Congress has primary authority over both foreign and military policy. d. Congress must fund whatever military activities the president engages in. e. The conflict is a political question that should not be decided by the courts.
In the twentieth century, the government expanded its role in protecting workers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about this expansion?
a. It included the establishment of minimum standards for unemployment insurance and insurance against workplace injuries, although these benefits and eligibility requirements vary dramatically by state. b. These programs for workers are primarily distributive in nature. c. It included expanded regulation of pension systems. d. The United States offers fewer guarantees to its workers than do other advanced democracies. e. These protections receive less public support than do programs to assist the poor.
In elections, what is the meaning of the term plurality?
a) Having more than half the votes b) Having at least two-thirds of the votes c) Having more votes than anyone else d) Having more votes than the next two highest vote-getters
A coup carried out primarily in the interest of the military as an institution is likely to
a. result in a shift of governmental resources toward military spending b. result in a transition to democracy c. result in a more personalist regime d. result in a relative stable and legitimate regime