In the year 1800, under the original election process outlined in the Constitution, the top two candidates ___________________ and ________________ finished in a tie, leaving it up to the House of Representatives to choose the president.
a. George Washington/John Adams
b. John Adams/Thomas Jefferson
c. Thomas Jefferson/Aaron Burr
d. James Madison/George Clinton
c. Thomas Jefferson/Aaron Burr
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Which of the following is a reason for lower voter turnout in local elections than in state or national elections?
A. greater citizen interest in local politics B. low levels of competition in local elections C. high name recognition for all candidates in local elections D. local elections being held at the same time as presidential elections E. higher levels of campaign spending for local elections
Which of the following is NOT true regarding today's governors? a. As a group, they have come a long way from the political hacks that often occupied governor mansions beforethe 1960s
b. They are younger and more educated than in previous years. c. Once in office, they tend to push aside their vision of state government. d. Most have been highly successful in their chosen fields before becoming governor.
Neofunctionalism is the theory that __________ integration generates a political dynamic that drives integration further.
A. technological B. national C. economic D. naval
Institutionally, the United States is a Constitutional Republic. What does that mean?
a.The power of state governments is inconsequential.
b. People directly make laws to govern themselves.
c. The Republican Party dominates American politics and ideology.
d. A founding document limits the government’s power to infringe on people’s rights.