Political gridlock occurs when ______.
a. too many individuals from opposing political parties agree on an issue
b. rival parties stubbornly refuse to budge from their positions to achieve a compromise
c. too many bills are waiting to be passed because Congress is not in session
d. incumbents keep getting reelected
e. no incumbents get reelected
b. rival parties stubbornly refuse to budge from their positions to achieve a compromise
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Compared with other industrialized democracies, voter turnout in the United States is lower for what reason(s)?
a. Political parties are weaker. b. The population is older. c. Citizens are poorer. d. The population is more religious. e. The population is younger.
In Britain, Sweden, and some other European countries, legislatures slowly grew in power and were able to resist monarchs' __________ demands
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The oldest purpose of government is to
A) maintain order by protecting members of society from violence and criminal activity. B) print money and control the economy. C) guarantee freedom and liberty for all people. D) act to protect the rights of the minority. E) establish benefits for the most wealthy and influential in society.
As the Whigs and Democrats competed for the White House from 1835 to 1854, which of the following was common to both groups?
A. Both the Whigs and the Democrats tried to favor rural development. B. Both the Whigs and the Democrats tried to prevent child labor. C. Both the Whigs and the Democrats tried to favor women empowerment. D. Both the Whigs and the Democrats tried to avoid the issue of immigration. E. Both the Whigs and the Democrats tried to avoid the issue of slavery.