How does divided government affect the normal state of affairs in Washington?
a. It has had no effect since divided government has long been a feature of American politics.
b. Presidents are forced to work harder in their negotiations with Congress.
c. There is a zero-sum game as each side profits from the other side’s failures.
d. Presidents are less likely to rely on their unilateral powers since Congress can easily overturn such actions.
c. There is a zero-sum game as each side profits from the other side’s failures.
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Which of these was an outcome of the Great Depression?
a. The federal government cut Social Security benefits because it lacked adequate funds. b. The federal government assumed new responsibilities for the management of economic matters. c. The federal government devolved responsibility for solving the economic crisis to the states. d. The federal government took a laissez-faire approach when dealing with economic matters.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the Supreme Court interpret as preventing Maryland from taxing the national bank?
a. commerce b. supremacy c. due process d. equal protection
Presidential __________ refers to the increased probability that congressional candidates of the president's party will also get elected
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
The position of "acting president" was created by
A. an act of Congress. B. executive reorganization. C. the Twenty-fifth Amendment. D. the original U.S. Constitution. E. an executive order.