How many votes are needed to overcome the filibuster in the U.S. Senate?
A) 50
B) 60
C) 67
D) 75
B
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To prevent majority tyranny, the framers relied heavily on __________ to create conflict and contest between the branches of government.
A. limited power B. equal power C. separation of powers D. diminishing power
The general trend in media ownership in the twentieth century has been __________
a. toward decentralization, deregulation, and increased competition b. toward greater consolidation and concentration of ownership c. toward greater specialization d. unchanged since the late nineteenth century
According to the National Council on Public Polls, all of the following should be disclosed about any poll that is released publicly, except ________
A) the name of the organization sponsoring the poll B) the dates of interviewing C) the method for obtaining interviews D) a sampling of the questions on the poll E) a definition of the population that was sampled
Which of the following is NOT part of Machiavelli’s concept of politics?
a. Physical power, particularly military strength, is crucial in nation-state politics. b. In order for political leaders to survive, the ends justify the means. c. Machiavelli excludes the rule of law and Christian morality. d. The leader must seek to be both feared and loved.