Following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon buildings, President George W Bush's approval rating
a. skyrocketed to 86 percent. c. dipped to 50 percent.
b. jumped to 50 percent. d. nose-dived to 36 percent.
A
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In a bureaucracy, _____.
A. each person can concentrate on her orhis area of knowledge andexpertise B. there are nohierarchical structures C. the power to act resides in the person rather than in the position D. there are no standard operating procedures E. people are hired through elections
Which of the following describes the "democratic peace" theory?
a. Democracies do not wage war against other nations. b. It is only Democrat presidents who have waged war. c. It is the responsibility of democracies to ensure international peace. d. Democracies do not go to war against other democracies. e. Only a democracy can legitimately wage war.
Which of the following is a function of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JSC)?
A. They use radio, wire, satellite, cable, and television to regulate interstate and international exchanges. B. They are responsible for constructing, analyzing, and managing space vehicles. C. They negotiate treaties and develop foreign policy. D. They enforce federal criminal laws and supervise federal prisons. E. They propose military budgets, new weapons systems, and military regulations.
Which statement best summarizes the arguments in support of partisan elections?
a. Party labels are less important than other information like the candidate's experience and the law school attended. b. Party labels are outdated and should be replaced by elections without any party labels on the candidates. c. The voters will be assured of better judges when the candidates do not have to campaign. d. Party labels tell voters about the candidates' views on government and provide crucial information about the candidates. e. None of these statements summarizes those arguments.