Richard Neustadt argues that presidents exercise power by
a. issuing executive orders.
b. convincing other actors that it is in their best interest to follow the president’s lead.
c. dominating the congressional agenda.
d. withholding funds from programs of which they do not approve.
b. convincing other actors that it is in their best interest to follow the president’s lead.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Political activity by freed slaves gave rise to
a. the Democratic Party. b. the Republican Party. c. the Ku Klux Klan. d. socialism. e. the National Grange.
In which of the following scenarios are suicide bombings most likely to be used by insurgents?
A. when enjoying the support of a majority of the population B. when having ample opportunity to attack, regroup, and remobilize C. when trying to attack weak states that are poor and have a rough terrain D. when trying to attack states which are militarily strong and have accessible terrain E. when trying to perpetrate a genocide against a minority
A primary election enhances the role of the party in the nominating process
Indicate whether the statement is true or false