The Nigerian approach to constitutions is an example of constitutional engineering, which is based on the idea that
a. constitutions work best if they are based on political and social realities.
b. constitutions should deliberately try to change political behavior.
c. constitutions should be limited to the most basic statement of the structure and power of government.
d. constitutions must not deal with overly specific matters and issues best left to legislatures.
b
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What is prerogative power?
a. The president has limited powers according to the Constitution, and Congress has the right to rein him in when he oversteps his bounds. b. Legislative politics are secondary to the president's decisions, because he or she alone has the right to act independently for the public good. c. Although government should be centered on legislative politics, executives should be able to act when the law is silent and when necessary for the public good. d. The president and Congress must work together on every issue and reach an agreement through compromise, as neither has the right to act alone.
Which of the following has been a trend in news coverage?
A) There has been no change over time in the diversity and quality of news. B) ?There has been less softening of the news, and more coverage of hard news. C) ?There has been a reduction in the number and range of alternative sources of news. D) ?There has been an increase in entertainment and a decrease in hard news.