The heads of independent regulatory commissions are appointed by
a. cabinet members.
b. a committee elected by the people.
c. the president.
d. the Senate.
e. the House of Representatives.
ANS: C
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a. the variable being measured. b. the attribute of the participant. c. the attribute of the researcher. d. the variable being manipulated.
During the period of Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) dominance, the party's presidential candidate was selected
a. through a primary election process. b. through consultation with the important organizations that represented different segments of Mexican society. c. through a caucus of party leaders. d. through a decision made by the outgoing president. e. by a majority of state governors.
What is the likely reason for middle-aged and older people being more likely to vote than the young?
A) The middle-aged person is at peak earning and the old person is concerned with Social Security and Medicare. B) The middle-aged person is at medium earning and the old person is concerned with retiring and grandchildren. C) Middle-aged people tend to be more highly educated and the old person is concerned with Social Security and Medicare. D) Middle-aged people tend to live in urban areas and the old person is concerned with Social Security and Medicare.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. “Constitutionalism” refers to constitutions that are written in a single document, as opposed to constitutions that have several sources, some of which may be unwritten. 2. The majority of independent countries in the world today have codified constitutions. 3. A one-party dominant system has only one legal party. 4. The mechanical effect of an electoral system refers to the way that votes are translated into seats.