Since Franklin Roosevelt, presidents have used radio and later television to reach the American people. Which of the presidents was dubbed by the press as the "Great Communicator"?
a. Harry Truman
b. Richard Nixon
c. Ronald Reagan
d. George W. Bush
c
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James Barry is contesting in the upcoming presidential elections. James is quite a popular figure among the youth. He tweets regularly and has around 71.5 million followers on his social networking profile. Which of the following sources of political information is James Barry extensively using to promote himself?
A) Magazine B) Television C) Radio D) The local newspaper E) The Internet
Which of the following institutions functions more like a supranational institution than an inter-governmental one?
a. the Council of Ministers b. European Council c. the European Parliament d. OSCE e. the European Commission
You are an adviser to the president, who recently revealed to you and other members of the White House staff that he is considering compiling "kill lists" of suspected terrorists
The president is concerned, however, that this action might be overstepping the bounds of presidential power. What constitutional provision could you advise the president to draw upon in justifying this action? a. the vesting clause b. the war power c. the take care clause d. the head-of-state power
Which of the following is NOT an area in which state and local governments typically determine policy?
A. how schools are run B. defense against foreign threats C. where roads and bridges are built D. how land is used E. what social services are provided and to whom