A gerrymander can only occur in the Senate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Non?governmental organizations are few in number and fail to make their presence felt in China
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In evaluating American democracy, hyperpluralists
A) claim that competing groups vying for power make for generally efficient, honest government. B) claim that society is governed solely by an upper-class elite. C) claim that too many influential groups cripple government?s ability to govern. D) believe that the public interest is nearly always translated into public policy in the United States. E) none of the above
Which of the following is the best example of a "lame duck"?
a. a congressperson that was elected two weeks ago who doesn't have enough seniority to obtain an important committee assignment b. a president whose influence is diminished because his term is almost up and he cannot seek reelection c. a president whose power is weakened because his party does not have control over either house of Congress d. a president whose personality prevents him from being persuasive e. an elected official who is new and has no good network connections
Under a federal system, states and the national government
A) are organized in a hierarchy in which the national government is always supreme. B) are organized in a hierarchy in which the state governments are always supreme. C) have concurrent jurisdiction over all important areas of governmental authority. D) have the power to act independently of one another. E) have completely separate powers.