When one party control the Presidency and the another party controls Congress, its called
A. divided government
B. gridlock
C. unresponsive government
D. dealignment
A. divided government
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Which of the following is true of the German federal system?
A. It was instituted primarily with the aim of protecting the minorities. B. It was instituted primarily because the citizens of Germany preferred a limited government. C. The 16 German states control defense and foreign policy. D. Germany does not have state prime ministers. E. It was instituted to check on the power of the executive branch and the central government.
Which type of presidential powers are controversial because they involve an expansion of government authority and presidential power not authorized by the Constitution?
a. diplomatic powers b. military powers c. judicial powers d. inherent powers e. executive powers
Which of the following is TRUE about the South African electoral system?
a. The names of the candidates appear on the ballot. b. National and provincial elections are held at different times. c. Parties nominate separate lists of candidates for the National Assembly and each province, thus allowing voters to divide their support between two parties. d. Individual candidates for the parties run in specific districts for seats in the National Assembly. e. Parties nominate a single list of candidates for the National Assembly and each of the provinces, thus ensuring that the party that wins the national election will also control the provincial governments.
The authors argue that leadership is based on
a. the capacity of the leader to "energize" others. b. the ability of the leader to command respect. c. the authority held by managers and other highly-placed individuals. d. being the person who is in charge of others.