Which of the following is NOT terribly important in determining the way representatives and senators vote on bills before them?
a. Their own opinions
b. What they think their constituents want
c. Opinions of lobbyists and campaign contributors
d. Classical themes in political theory
e. What their party leaders want
d
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In what sense is the veto a "qualified negative" power?
a. The veto has a negative effect on the ability of Congress to conduct its business as qualified by the Constitution. b. Congress can negate the president's legislative agenda by refusing to qualify his or her proposals as ripe for consideration, something that is akin to a legislative veto. c. The president can veto negative or harmful legislation before it qualifies for review by the Supreme Court. d. The president can negate legislation passed by Congress, but this power is qualified by Congress's ability to override the president's veto.
The organizational process model
a. focuses on organizations competing for power and budgets. b. studies the results of the battles between bureaucracies. c. assumes a rational model of decision making. d. examines the problem-solving procedures adopted by organizations.
Which of the following examples illustrates the independent power international organizations have over states?
A. The UN-sanctioned invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. B. The invasion of Iraq by the "coalition of the willing" in 2003. C. The ability of the International Criminal Court to oust corrupt heads of state. D. The ability of the UN to enforce peace around the world. E. None of the above.
Which of the following his not correct about the presidential candidate nomination process
A.) the party's selection fo the nominee is well known prior to the convention B.) if a nominee is not determined at the convention, Congress will vote to determine the nominee C.) eligible incumbent presidents are almost always renominated