When President Lincoln instituted a blockade of southern ports, thereby committing an act of war, he did so
A) under his constitutional power as commander in chief.
B) under emergency powers granted by the Constitution.
C) under his constitutional power to tax and spend for the general welfare.
D) by claiming inherent powers to preserve the Union.
E) constitutionally with the authority of Congress.
D
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What is the default position of most Americans when it comes to government?
A. They rebel against it. B. They prefer government solutions to problems. C. They think it is too efficient. D. They distrust it.
In forming a coalition for governing, typically one seeks to have
a. about ten percent over the number needed for a simple majority so there is a cushion for absenteeism and defection. b. a super-majority of two-thirds of the seats in the legislature. c. twice as many seats as the parties outside of the coalition. d. only as many other parties as is necessary to control a bare majority of the parliament's seats. e. the second largest party join with the largest party.
Without ______, citizens would lack the means to hold their representatives accountable.
A. limitations on independent campaign spending B. elections C. campaign donations D. term limits
Which of the following presidential powers most integrates the executive into the legislative process?
A.) executive agreements B.) the veto C.) treaty ratification D.) the State of the Union Address