A candidate who runs for office without seeking a party nomination is known as a(an) ______.

a. primary candidate
b. independent candidate
c. second-string candidate
d. dark-horse candidate


b. independent candidate

Political Science

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Under _____, "[e]very Bill" and "[e]very Order, Resolution or Vote to which the Concurrence of the Senate and the House of Representatives may be necessary" must be presented to the president for approval

a. Article I, Section 7 b. Article I, Section 6 c. the presentment requirement d. Both statements a and c are true.

Political Science

The president may make recess appointments when

a. Congress is not in session. b. one house of Congress approves the nomination. c. the nation is at war. d. the Senate is deadlocked on a confirmation. e. the Supreme Court authorizes him to do so.

Political Science

According to the text, in the past few years, there has been ________ in the number of democracies around the world

A) ?a large decline B) ?a slight decline C) ?no real change D) ?a slight increase E) ?a large increase

Political Science

Madison’s years of preparation allowed him to ______.

a. shape the agenda of debates b. dominate the conversations c. wield power over his adversaries d. select a specific group of elite politicians

Political Science