Why was President Obama able to put together a substantial legislative record in his first two years?
a. Congress enacted the presidential ability to use a line-item veto.
b. Congress temporarily agreed to fewer programmatic requests.
c. He convinced moderate Republicans to support his agenda.
d. He had bigger and more cohesive party majorities in Congress.
d
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__________is the government healthcare program for some poor Americans, which was enacted in 1965 with the Social Security Act Amendments
a) Medigap b) Balanced Budget Act c) Medicaid d) Long-term care
How do political parties help keep officeholders responsive and accountable to the people?
a. They cooperate to establish election laws that make it more difficult for third-party candidates to get on ballots. b. They inform voters through their efforts to criticize one another and win elections. c. They provide some basis for cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of government. d. They obscure the truth about which officeholders propose and support policy initiatives.
How does a domestic theory of war differ from past theories of war and international relations?
a. Domestic theories of war argues that leaders are trying to survive, not states. b. Domestic theories of war argues that states are trying to survive, not individuals. c. Domestic theories of war argues that leaders sacrifice their tenure for the sake of the state. d. Domestic theories of war argues that the people are trying to prevent war from occurring.
__________ are terms set by the national government that states must meet whether or not they accept federal grants.
A. Conditions of aid B. Mandates C. Strings-attached edict D. Court decisions E. Pontifications