Divided government refers to
A) control of one house of Congress by one party and the other house by another party.
B) partisan-induced gridlock.
C) when the party and national constituencies of the country's leadership do not agree.
D) when the presidency is controlled by one party and Congress is controlled by another.
E) when state governments clash with the national government.
D
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A. Most partisan Internet sites seek to intensify partisan outrage. B. Fox and MSNBC use a largely partisan model of newscast presentation. C. Liberal and conservative partisan talk shows differ in the nature of language and images they use to achieve their goals. D. The presentation of opinions and news on the Internet has recently been trending less partisan. E. Most partisan Internet sites seek to demonize a particular group or ethnicity.
List the major functions of political parties. How does the public benefit from the party label, and how does the public use it to exert pressure on public officials?
What will be an ideal response?
What term does Walden Two use to describe good health, a minimum of unpleasant labor, and a chance to exercise your talents and true leisure?
a. Political equality b. The good life c. Behavioral freedom d. Scientific society e. Personal nirvana
The constitutional protection against _____ is the basis for a criminal suspect's "right to remain silent" in criminal proceedings
A) mistrial B) detention C) probation D) self-incrimination E) double jeopardy