The filibuster, which permits a minority of U.S. senators to indefinitely postpone or delay a vote in the Senate, is an example of
a. minority rights.
b. limited rights.
c. majority rights.
d. basic rights.
e. civil rights.
Answer: A
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a. midterm elections. b. staggered elections. c. off-year elections. d. initiatives. e. general elections.
Simply defined power is ______.
A. the ability (or right) to control people B. the ability to get something done C. the military strength of a state D. a supernatural being or force
______ examines the broad array of human relationships that involve cross-border interactions.
a. International relations b. International economics c. International sciences d. International studies
Which of the following is one of the major subfields of political
science? A) political theory B) foreign policy C) urban politics D) political history