The ability of A to get B to do what A wants is known as __________
A) influence
B) control
C) authority
D) power
D
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The purpose of the __________ was to prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities
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Why are third parties referred to asthe unsung heroes of American politics?
A. They eliminate the difference between the major and minor parties. B. They help the major parties win elections by splitting their votes. C. They have lasted longer than the two major parties. D. They provide a major economic benefit to the country. E. They bring new issues to the forefront of public debate.
Which of the following is not a concurrent power?
a. building and maintaining roads b. collecting taxes c. developing public lands d. regulating interstate commerce
Researchers such as Samuel Kernell have investigated the indirect links between public opinion and public policy. According to Kernell, when the president enjoys a high level of positive public opinion, what is the link in regard to policy development?
a. Congress will attempt to damage this high approval level by refusal to enact any policies favorable to the president. b. The opposition party will become more aggressive and committed to bringing down the president. c. There is no discernable link. d. Congress will enact legislation that the president wants but will attempt to paint the president in a very unflattering light so as to undermine his/her support. e. It is far more likely that the president is able to get his/her favored legislation passed.