Controls given to one branch of government to limit the power of another branch are known as A) basic rights. B) appellate jurisdiction. C) popular sovereignty. D) checks and balances.
Politics can be defined as: Government and its constituent institutions. Disagreement about the people in office at a particular time. Identification with a particular party. The authoritative allocation of resources
What are the major factors that affect public opinion? square How can public opinion can affect government policy? square
Descartes believed that it is possible that ''2+2=5'' because there may be an evil demon that likes to trick and deceive us. True False
According to lecture, __ said, "public speaking is the good person speaking well." Aristotle Isocrates Socrates Marcus Aurelius
The ancient Chinese "Theory of Five Elements'associated colors with corresponding cultural symbols. This philosophy is called: Select an Answer A. I Ching B. Wu Xing C. Confucianism D. Ying and Yang
Even if the denotative meanings of the words family and values are emotionally neutral, when the terms are put together, the connotation of the phrase family values becomes __ in U.S. politics. symbolic ambiguous loaded language emotionally charged
What mechanisms or reforms were implemented in Indonesia after Suharto's regime to address and reduce corruption?
Match each role of the president with a duty done in that role. chief diplomatic & makes treaties with foreign countries commander in chief & molecules military actions chief legislator & makes appointments for positions chief executive & signs or vetoes bills
Which of the following statements concerning political values in the United States is most accurate? American values often conflict with each other in practice. American politics relies on its value neutrality. The origins of American political values are found in the 1960s. Because of their diversity, Americans do not share a similar set of core political values.
Servant leadership is exclusive to Western Christian culture. True False
The Texas House and the Texas Senate are elitist democracies. True False
Describing the Terms of the New Covenant Select the phrase that best completes each sentence. The Hebrews viewed the Ten Commandments as a new covenant, or sacred promise. When they renewed their covenant, they again promised $\square $ They also accepted a personal responsibility to $\square $
In our lecture, what word did we use to describe "the institution in which decisions are made that resolve conflicts or allocate benefits and privileges __ [and which is] unique because it has the ultimate authority within society" Government Parliament Congress The military
Since the 1930s, the power of the federal government has __ stayed about the same dramatically decreased reached an equilibrium with the power of the states dramatically increased
Which statement is arguably the most accurate /reasonable? The president's power is highly dependent upon Congress. The president's power is absolute and he does not need to rely on Congress. The president's power is derived from the judicial branch. None of the above.
Which political party in America pushed the federal reserve board to follow a stronger expansionary policy during the Great Recession of 2010? The Republicans did, and the Democrats didn't. Both the Democrats and Republicans. Neither the Democrats nor Republicans. The Democrats did, and the Republicans didn't.
How does California's legislature often rank in terms of public support? high low just above average ) just below average
Why do people join utilitarian organizations? Because they feel an affinity with others there Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining Because they have no choice Because they feel pressured to do so
Which one of the following conducts Senate meetings when the vice president is unavailable? Member pro tempore President pro tempore Representative pro tempore Congress pro tempore
