In most states, a successful congressional candidate only needs a ______ of votes in the primaries or general election.
a. plurality
b. majority
c. supermajority
d. neutrality
a. plurality
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Which IR Approach considers the state to be the best source of security for individuals?
Realism Liberalism Marxism Critical Theory
Groups like the "Occupy" movement and Tea Party have galvanized sizable segments of society and will likely inspire other groups because ______.
A. organizers of social movements quickly imitate successful innovations, and each new group can draw on the experience of its predecessors B. they were able to circumvent the law without any repercussions C. they merely relied on selective incentives, not moral arguments, for its success D. it was such an elaborate failure that the other organizations could easily see what actions to avoid
Most governors have the power to veto certain parts of a bill. What is this called?
a. Full veto b. Pocket veto c. Line-item veto d. Partial veto
Unlike in domestic policymaking, the president and executive branch play a far greater role in foreign policy than does __________
a. the Senate Majority Leader b. the Speaker of the House c. Congress d. the Supreme Court