One of the consequences of having a statutory constitution is that it
A) makes governing more efficient since the legislature passes laws to expand on the foundational
laws set in the constitution.
B) limits executive budgetary prerogative.
C) requires a constitutional amendment to make major and even minor changes in government.
D) grants more budgetary control to the citizens.
E) protects judicial independence.
C
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What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?
a. Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. b. Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign policy. c. Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. d. Congress can replace the secretary of state with someone who will implement foreign policy according to Congress's wishes.
Which of the following statements best describes the importance of public opinion in evaluations of the Clinton administration?
a. Public opinion surveys frequently demonstrated that the mass public generally supported President Clinton’s foreign policy agenda, but the lack of support for Clinton’s domestic agenda and distrust stemming from the scandal and subsequent impeachment hearing weighed heavily on his approval ratings and the public’s evaluation of his performance on international issues. b. Although surveys demonstrated that the public did not think highly of his domestic policy performance, President Clinton enjoyed high job approval ratings because of his favorable foreign policy goals. c. Public opinion surveys demonstrated the mass public’s discontent with U.S. participation in the Bosnian War, and poor job approval ratings plagued President Clinton in the remaining years of his presidency because of this intervention. d. Although surveys demonstrated that the public did not think highly of his foreign policy performance, President Clinton received the highest approval ratings among the ten postwar presidents in part because of his sensitivity to public opinion.
Which presidential duty includes the State of the Union address?
a. The president issues executive orders and party agenda. b. The president is commander in chief of the armed forces. c. The president must inform and convene Congress. d. The president is the negotiator in chief with foreign nations.
Liberalism ______.
a. emphasizes the free market as the best path toward economic growth and prosperity b. mandated the newly created states of Europe to seek colonies in Asia and Africa c. promotes the aggressive pursuit of export outlets while protecting domestic markets to expand growth d. emphasizes the establishment of corporations and joint stock enterprises