The strong mayor system of city government
a. is rarely used in larger American cities.
b. gives the mayor a great deal of administrative and budgetary authority.
c. is most common in small mid-western towns.
d. does not give city councils policy-making authority.
b
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In __________ electoral systems, parties at the extremes are likely to have more influence
a. majoritarian b. multiparty c. plurality d. two-party
Jeffersonian Republicans believed that the nation's welfare would be best served if:
A. it was ruled by its wealthiest and best-educated citizens. B. government policies served farming interests. C. the government had more power than the states. D. government policies promoted the development of commerce. E. the government dominated Congress.
People living a subsistence agricultural lifestyle in low-income states have
a. lowered both the birth and death rates. b. lowered the birth rate since they die at an early age. c. produced the workforce for the manufacturing and service sectors. d. increased the birth rate as the economy grows. e. needed to give birth to many children.
Which of the following statements about the nature of national conventions is LEAST accurate?
A. As a result of the need for compromise, party platforms are usually more moderate, and less ideological, than the average party supporter desires. B. Democrats send superdelegates to their national convention, but Republicans do not. C. The convention is responsible for nominating the party's presidential nominee. D. The national convention is responsible for drafting and approving the party's platform. E. Party loyalists and special interests have a strong influence on the party platform formed during the convention.