The equal protection clause, which guarantees each citizen the same rights as all other citizens, can be found in which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a. Thirteenth
b. Fourteenth
c. Fifteenth
d. Sixteenth
e. Seventeenth
b
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Hypotheses in comparative politics must be ________, which is, they must be formulated to allow for the possibility that the hypothesized relationship can be shown to be incorrect
A. falsifiable B. positive C. absolute D. conclusive E. irrefutable
Humanitarian intervention requires
a. a revision of the UN Charter since peacekeeping is not mentioned. b. UN personnel administering the government of the threatened state. c. a Security Council resolution authorizing action. d. the approval of the governments in the region. e. a General Assembly vote authorizing funds to implement intervention.
All of the following are characteristics of a bureaucratic institution EXCEPT for ______.
A. a hierarchical structure of authority in which commands flow downward and information flows upward (for coordination and control) B. a division of labor (to reap the advantages of specialization in taking on complex tasks) C. a career system, with appointment and advancement by demonstrated merit and often considerable job security (to create incentives for loyal and effective performance) D. treating everyone as individuals (to create a personal feel)
The presiding officer in the House of Representatives is the:
A. vice president. B. Speaker of the House. C. resident commissioner. D. president pro tempore. E. House delegate