As depicted in Figure 3.2, Confidence in the Three Branches of Government, the American people believe which branch of government is the most trustworthy?
a. all branches are equally trustworthy
b. the presidency
c. the Supreme Court
d. Congress
Answer: c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements best represents the hyperpluralist view?
a. All legitimate interests in the political system can get a hearing from government once they are organized. b. Awesome power is held by the largest corporations. c. There are too many special interest groups getting too much of what they want. d. When one group throws its weight around too much, its opponents are likely to intensify their organization and thus restore balance to the system.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The post-adjournment veto is a type of veto the legislature cannot overturn. 2. A governor’s ceremonial duty is listed in the Texas Constitution as her or his primary role. 3. In Texas, the line-item veto does not exist 4. The governor of Texas may use the line-item veto on any bill.
One effect of fiscal federalism on Sunbelt states is that most of those states:
A. send more money to the federal government in taxes than they get back in federal expenditures and grants. B. send less money to the federal government than they get back. C. send about the same amount of money to the federal government as they get back. D. have become less concerned than previously about whether they get back as much as they send.