Following the divisive government of the 1990s, what set of circumstances might explain the ability of the subsequent presidency to pass legislation easily?
a. the constitutional checks and balances system
b. media emphasis on cooperative efforts between parties
c. reduced ideological emphasis in both parties
d. single party control of Congress and the presidency
Answer: d
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a. restrictedfreedom in the name of protecting democracy. b. promotedfreedom in order to irritate Osama bin Laden. c. ejectedterrorist sympathizers from the elite. d. triedto reverse a loss of mass confidence in government.
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A) when determining the meaning of legislation, he looks at the Constitution in the context of today's society.
B) he actively uses his powers to check the legislative and executive branches to ensure that they do not exceed their authority.
C) he defers to the decisions of the legislative and executive branches of the United States government.
D) when determining the meaning of legislation, he refuses to consider anything other than the actual transcript of the law.
E) when determining the meaning of legislation, he considers the nature of the problem the legislation was meant to address.
In correlational research, variables are
A) Not usually manipulated. B) Always manipulated. C) Measured at two points in time. D) Causally related to one another.