Today, most diplomatic positions are filled by
A) career officers. B) presidential fundraisers. C) congressional cronies.
D) members of the previous administration. E) campaign staff.
A
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How did President James K. Polk expand the war powers of the president?
a. He established the first standing army. b. He invaded Texas. c. He provoked a war with Mexico. d. He assumed command of the armed forces.
Colonialism and conflict weakened the European colonial powers and after WWI, the United States emerged as the leading economic power in which new types of factory organizations, the corporations, developed
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The Democratic and Republican Parties have both worked to encourage the growth of third parties. 2. Donald Trump entered the White House in January 2017 wildly popular with Republicans. 3. Each and every new party system in American history has brought with it at least one new major party. 4. Independent voters are more likely to split a ticket than people who are partisans.
Which of the following clauses states that national law takes preeminence over state laws whenever such action is viewed as legitimate and within the scope of constitutional authority?
a. Elastic clause b. National supremacy clause c. Commerce clause d. Necessary and proper clause