Which of the following might we expect under the pivotal voter theory?
a. A bill is defeated because extreme members of the House united to oppose it.
b. A bill is passed that is opposed by a majority of House members, because of strong support in the Senate.
c. A bill is passed that is supported by moderate members of the House, even though party leadership believed the bill contained too many compromises.
d. A bill is passed that is opposed by moderate members of the House, because party leaders pressured those members to vote for it.
c. A bill is passed that is supported by moderate members of the House, even though party leadership believed the bill contained too many compromises.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) the Federal Election Commission B) the U.S. House of Representatives C) the president D) each state E) the U.S. Senate
Which of the following is a common myth about the causes of World War I?
a. Leaders made miscalculations about the likely length and severity of the war. b. It was caused in part by rigidity in the balance of power. c. No previous war had been so destructive. d. The war was primarily caused by an Anglo-German naval arms race.
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a. sponsored b. written c. vetoed d. fought for