Why do the responsibilities of legislative and executive powers often overlap?
A) Separation of powers is rarely clear-cut.
B) Separation of powers is rare among industrialized nations.
C) Separation of powers is absolute.
D) Separation of powers grants obtuse levels of power to the executive branch.
A
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The new party system that emerged from the Civil War featured a victorious __________ Party that generally represented the northern industrial economy
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Courts provide a statement of the legal reasoning behind their decisions in written __________
a. briefs b. arguments c. opinions d. laws
What event ended -- albeit briefly -- the long-term trend of political apathy in the U.S.?
a. The 2008-2009 recession b. The terrorist attacks of 9/11 c. The war in Iraq d. The invasion of Afghanistan e. The 2012 reelection of Barack Obama
Which defines the terms politics?
a. The campaign and electoral process b. Control within a government for the purpose of achieving goals c. How a society organizes itself and allocates authority d. The ways in which people choose to govern themselves