The Constitution specifies that the presiding officer of the Senate is the vice president; however, the __________ presides in the vice president's absence

Answer:


president pro tempore

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Which term describes a characteristic of public opinion in which political preferences remain very stable over time?

a. intensity b. direction c. continuity d. randomization e. generalization

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A strong party can be counted on to do all of the following EXCEPT

A) coordinate the legislature effectively. B) make its members ignore the intentions of the voters. C) mobilize voters. D) ensure that voters "know what they're getting" when they elect a candidate bearing the party's label. E) win elections by large majorities.

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Which of the following is correct concerning the United States electoral system?

A) The electoral system is not neutral-it affects the dynamics of voting. B) The form of the ballot may influence voters' choices C) The workings of the electoral system affect the people's choices. D) All of the above. E) None of the above.

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Strong regional international organizations have been difficult to establish on the African continent primarily because of ______.

a. the diversity of peoples and states b. its large geographic size c. interference from states outside the region d. its reliance on the United Nations

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