After taking control of the Senate in 2014, Republicans hoped to override President Obama
A. through populist appeals.
B. by appealing to grassroots concerns.
C. by impeaching him.
D. by shutting down the government.
E. by passing effective, conservative governmental policies.
Answer: D
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a) Middle and upper income suburbs b) Rural areas c) small towns d) West Texas e) Big cities
Katherine works at a high level in a government bureaucracy. Consistent with the ____________ model, she works hard to enhance the status of her own agency, even at the expense of other agencies.
a. acquisitive b. monopolistic c. patronage d. Weberian
Which statement best explains why budget deficits are common in advanced democracies?
a. The checks and balances system makes compromise on budgets necessary. b. Legislatures allows the executive branch to take the lead in writing the budget. c. Legislators approve spending in excess of revenues to benefit their constituents. d. The voting public tends to discount the negative impact of a large national debt.
In more institutionalized authoritarian regimes, formal participation is forbidden.
a. True b. False