One of a governor's strongest legislative tools is the ability to nullify legislative action by

A) using the veto power. B) calling a special session. C) exercising control over the agenda in a special session. D) issuing an executive order overriding a bill. E) declaring a bill unconstitutional.


Answer: A

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Johnson's support for the controversial Central Arizona Water Project illustrates __________

A)the ability of a member of Congress to trade his or her support for the president's policy for direct political support in a campaign B)the ability of the president to persuade a member of Congress by endorsing his or her pet project C)the ability of the president to used media coverage of a political issue to convince a member of Congress to sign on to his or her policy objectives D)the ability of a member of Congress to use psychological tactics to persuade the president to side with a controversial piece of legislation

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In Schelling's view, a successful surrender negotiation—in its employment of the power to hurt—is comparable to

a. the actual acts of destruction that occurred during the proceedings. b. a tussle between two equally matched wrestlers. c. a victory in a game of chess. d. a successful kidnapping. e. a successful peacetime diplomatic agreement.

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Which of the following pieces of legislation particularly alarmed Antifederalists?

What will be an ideal response?

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In 2018, Democrats held how many statewide political offices?

a. one b. zero c. two d. three

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