Identify and briefly define the three institutions/agencies created by the National Security Act of 1947.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should identify the Department of Defense (DoD), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and National Security Council (NSC) as the main institutions created by the act. The DoD should be identified as the cabinet department for the U.S. armed services, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The CIA should be identified as the chief agency responsible for collecting intelligence overseas. The NSC should be identified as the team of staff members’ best suited to help the president make foreign policy decisions regarding military affairs.
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In the late 20th century, political recruitment usually occurs through
A. agricultural elites. B. those with oil money. C. the military. D. colleges.
Which of the following concepts applies most directly to the balance of power between state and national governments?
a. parliamentary system b. supremacy clause c. checks and balances d. bicameralism
Voting is a relatively insignificant part of political participation in China because
a. the results of Chinese elections are so frequently annulled by the government election agency because of fraud during the campaigns. b. the people feel disgust for a system they see as corrupt and refuse to participate in many of the numerous elections that are held in China. c. the only election voters take part in is the election of delegates to county and district congresses. d. voters are often confused by the complex issues debated by candidates.
Which of the following is a criticism of early voting?
a. It allows for more special interest influence. b. It decreases the importance of campaigns. c. It increases the potential for voter fraud. d. It leads to front-loading.