Delegates to the national conventions are chosen ______.
a. in closed meetings of the party leaders
b. in primary elections and caucuses
c. by national surveys
d. by the party’s presidential candidate
b. in primary elections and caucuses
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Which of the following is NOT true of interstate compacts generally?
A. They apply across all 50 states. B.They help build consensus among the states. C.Congressional consent is typically not required for them. D.Many have to do with conservation of natural resources.
Interest groups typically approach __________ looking for a favorable interpretation of existing rules and regulations
a. legislators b. bureaucrats c. wealthy donors d. third-party candidates
Supporters of states’ rights argue that
a. decentralization of authority leads to greater government innovation and policies that better suit the preferences of the residents of each state. b. greater centralization is essential because it is hard to govern a nation like the United States, and problems often extend across state borders. c. the federal government should have the ability to veto policies that have negative effects on neighboring states. d. the only solution for fixing the problems in the United States is returning to a confederation.
As chief diplomat, the president has the power to ______.
a. declare war b. fund foreign operations c. ratify treaties d. receive ambassadors