The primary determiner of the balance of powers between the federal government and the states has been ______.
A. the state governors
B. Congress
C. the president
D. the Supreme Court
Answer: D. the Supreme Court
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Which of the following is the first goal of journalists?
A. Attracting viewers that will promote spending by advertisers B. Reporting the news to keep their viewers and readers informed C. Developing stories that will appear unbiased while still conveying the ideology of the media corporation D. Conducting investigative reporting that will increase viewers and readers E. Engaging viewers and readers in politics by developing agenda-setting stories
Political scientist V.O. Key argued that voters behave about as rationally and responsibly as we should expect. His rationale was
a. that political leaders are to blame because they don’t rationally discuss the issues or provide a framework for voters to understand the issues. b. that voters have limited collective intelligence. c. that political issues are quite complex and are beyond the level of expertise of most ordinary citizens. d. that the electorate is not at all interested in the issues but seeks the “path of least resistance” by voting on appearance and demeanor. e. that there is not an adequate level of media sources to effectively disseminate information.
Of the following, which statement about the cabinet is true?
A. The cabinet is a constitutionally specified office. B. The cabinet is a binding decision-making body. C. The cabinet rarely convenes and seldom does serious business. D. Cabinet secretaries are generalists and can contribute to areas of policy outside of their assigned departments.
More multilateral agreements and a diminishing number of international commitments conducted via treaty do not risk lessening the impact of the Senate on foreign relations in the future
Indicate whether the statement is true or false