Whom did the Framers expect to be the first president of the United States?
a. Benjamin Franklin
b. George Washington
c. John Adams
d. Thomas Jefferson
b
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Unlike the House, the Senate has a legislative process with
a. few limits on debate b. strict limits on debate c. no roll-call voting d. no voice voting
Judicial review refers to the power of the courts to strike down laws that violate the state or national constitution
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The ability of the citizenry to directly or indirectly control political leaders and institutions is called political accountability. 2. The parliamentary model of government is also called the Westminster model. 3. In parliamentary systems, the prime minister is the head of state. 4. In parliamentary systems, impeachment can force a prime minister to resign. 5. In parliamentarian systems, if no party has a parliamentary majority a coalition government is usually formed.
Which of the following was most instrumental in the organization of the populist uprisings against oppressive regimes that toppled governments in Tunisia and Egypt in 2011?
A. foreign intervention B. military overthrow of existing regimes C. door-to-door canvassing for support D. social networking technology E. None of these was instrumental in the populist uprisings.