Which of the following statements is NOT true about the choice of a vice presidential candidate?

a. Historically, the choice does not seem to have had significant electoral consequences.
b. Presidential candidates weigh the choice carefully.
c. The caliber of the decision about whom to choose as a vice presidential candidate can be viewed as an indication of the other appointments a presidential candidate might make.
d. The choice of the vice presidential nominee is up to the presidential nominee.
e. Traditionally, the vice presidential candidate is from the same region and wing of the party as the presidential candidate.


e. Traditionally, the vice presidential candidate is from the same region and wing of the party as the presidential candidate.

Political Science

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Which of the following is true of the Executive Office of the President?

A. It assists the president in carrying out major duties. B. It is an advisory group made up of the heads of the fifteen major government departments. C. It includes the National Security Agency. D. It helps control the nation's money supply. E. It is led by the Speaker of the House.

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If you wanted to join a private interest group you would seek membership in which of the following?

a. the AFL-CIO b. Americans for Tax Reform c. the American Red Cross d. the National Organization for Women

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In the past fifty years, which two presidential administrations have been most in favor of using cost-benefit analysis in an attempt to reduce government regulations?

a. the Reagan and Bush administrations b. the Clinton and Obama administrations c. the Ford and Kennedy administrations d. the Carter and Nixon administrations

Political Science

The pursuit and exercise of power, according to V.O. Key Jr., is government

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science