Which of the following is a main argument for scholars who argue that the two main U.S. political parties are once again rebounding?
A.) the phenomenon of ticket splitting
B.) a potential dealignment among voters
C.) a lack of viable alternatives to the two-party system
D.) the advent of candidate-centered campaigns
Ans: C.) a lack of viable alternatives to the two-party system
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Which of the following is NOT an illustration of the regional, religious, and ethnic dimensions of the Nigerian economy?
a. Christians argue that past governments have been tilted towards Muslims located in the north in terms of the distribution of economic resources, while Muslims fear that more current governments have tilted the balance towards the more Christian south. b. Because the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba dominate Nigerian politics, these groups generally receive greater benefits from government economic activity than to minority ethnic groups. c. Under British colonialism, investments were made in the infrastructure in the south thus resulting in a situation that resulted in better economic advancement in that area after independence. d. Economic decline has contributed to the rise of Muslim, but not Christian fundamentalism. e. Minority groups living in the oil-producing regions have undertaken actions, both peaceful and violent, in an effort to gain a greater share of oil revenues.
Which of the following is NOT a formal provision that exists for cooperation among the states?
a. The interstate rendition clause b. The privileges and immunities clause c. The full faith and credit clause d. The commerce clause
The veto power is
A) a significant weapon to initiate policy. B) the moral equivalent to war. C) a successful weapon in negotiations with Congress. D) often used by weak presidents. E) used frequently by presidents.
Simultaneous integration toward larger identities and fragmentation into smaller communities has been termed by political scientist James Rosenau as “__________.”
a. fragmegration b. diaspora transformation c. cyberculture d. cyberfeudalism