Historically, most presidents begin their terms in office with higher approval ratings and tend to lose popularity over time

The extent of a court's power depends mostly on its

a. justices' political party affiliations. b. independence. c. conservatism. d. jurisdiction. e. relationship with Congress.

Some political scientists have inferred totalitarian themes in Rousseau's idea of __________

a. the general will b. the social contract c. the glory of the state d. Marxist revolution