The great paradox of the presidency is that no other office in America unites so much power and purpose to help Americans approach their democratic potential, yet also poses the most serious threats to the ideals of democracy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
True
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According to the chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box, citizens with strong beliefs about political issues are more likely than citizens without such strong beliefs to __________
a. change party affiliation b. abandon political ideologies c. participate in the political process d. identify with their parents' political attitudes e. run for political office
Which president successfully exercised his powers as commander-in-chief in a war over the Texas territory, and acquisitions of the California, Arizona, and Oregon territories?
A) ?Washington B) Jefferson C) Monroe D) Polk E) Lincoln
Several variables are associated with longer life expectancy
One way to remove the possible effects of per-capita income as a variable is to examine only countries with similar levels of income per capita. This is an example of using: a. the comparative cases method. b. the multiple cases method. c. a control variable. d. quantitative comparative analysis.
Which of the following officials is appointed by the Governor in Texas?
a. Lieutenant Governor b. Attorney General c. Railroad commissioner d. Agriculture Commissioner e. Secretary of State