Politicians in a proportional representation voting system typically vote the way their party leader tells them to in order to _____
a. please their most active constituents
b. present a unified front to the opposition
c. secure a good spot on the list for next election
d. mitigate against the problems of divided government
Correct Answer: c
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One advantage of the ratification method established by the Constitutional Convention was that it
a. included small and large state delegations. b. combined public opinion and deliberation. c. required unanimous consent. d. allowed states to adopt different versions of the Constitution. e. did not require participation of the people.
All of the following statements about the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives are true EXCEPT
a. The Speaker is the highest authority in the House of Representatives. b. The Speaker has the ability to control action on the House floor and to steer the legislative agenda of the majority. c. The Speaker's office is responsible for determining which bills will be considered on the House floor, and when they will be considered. d. If a catastrophe were to claim the lives of both the President and the Vice-President, the Speaker would become President. e. On formal occasions, the Speaker represents the House in a ceremonial role.
A confederal system
a. is an union of sovereign governments which coordinate their powers. b. allows even foreign policy to be directed by subnational governments. c. assigns authority over individuals to the central government. d. All of the above exist in a confederal system.
What agency decides how much money should be in circulation in the United States?
a. The Federal Reserve Board b. The International Monetary Fund c. The Department of the Treasury d. The Congress