The system of checks and balances incorporates the idea that
a. federal expenditures should be measured by their effectiveness.
b. legislative and executive power should pass through the judiciary.
c. weakness in government is better than strength.
d. leaders must earn the trust of the people.
e. power must be used to offset power.
Answer: e. power must be used to offset power.
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Which statement is true regarding the "iron triangle"?
a. It is a coalition formed among interest groups, non-governmental organizations, and the capitol press corp. b. It operates because each element involved does not relate to anything else besides the other elements. c. It operates because each element in the coalition has something that it can give to each of the other elements. d. Each of the elements in the coalition requires the support of the other elements to fund its individual candidates for elections.
The primary responsibility of the secretary of state is to administer state election laws
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The National Security Council (NSC) is responsible for
a. shaping national security policy for the United States. b. advising the president. c. coordinating national security policy for the United States. d. coordinating NSC members. e. All of the above
All of the following are examples of policy outputs EXCEPT ______.
A. federal government spends $10 million on a study of student loan repayment B. a state government creates a new division within its department of social services C. high school literacy rates improve due to a new state program D. a local government adds a new trash collection day