What are the three major sources of legislative–executive conflict? Describe each and give a specific example to illustrate. Which do you believe plays the largest role in today’s interbranch conflicts?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should identify and describe constitutional ambiguities, different constituencies, and different time perspectives. They should give a specific example of each from the text or lecture. Finally, they should make a clear argument of which they believe is most important/significant to the modern Congress and president.
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The nature of American institutions has what effect on the power of interest groups?
a. American institutions provide few opportunities for interest groups to have real impact on policy formulation. b. American institutions provide many opportunities for interest groups to have impact on policy formulation. c. American institutions primarily facilitate interest group influence in policy formulation, but not policy implementation. d. None of the above is true.
At the top of the hierarchical patron-client relationships one finds the
a. oya. b. supreme leader. c. president. d. chief. e. general.
The Constitution is very specific and clear with respect to the powers of the presidency
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the primary role of the political consultant in today's campaign process?
A. To organize the Get Out the Vote drive prior to election day B. To devise the campaign theme and overall strategy C. To direct fundraising and spending D. To monitor the campaign’s progress through polling E. To deal directly with the press covering the campaign