Divided government occurs when which of the following happens?
a. The executive and legislative branches are three separate parties.
b. Gerrymandering splits up existing districts.
c. Parties are given proportional representation.
d. One or both houses of government are held by the opposing party of the president.
d. One or both houses of government are held by the opposing party of the president.
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Which form of city government is the traditional form of big-city government in America and is still found in most of the nation's large cities (although it is not the favorite form of government for big cities in Texas)?
a) mayor-council form b) a combination of commission and mayor-council form of government c) council-manager form d) commission form e) a combination of council-manager and commission form of government
Ilitary power may be said to have a high degree of fungibility because
a. it can free a state from outside influence. b. it guarantees advanced ranking in international relations. c. it affords a state a higher position of power in the political realm. d. it allows a state to gain influence by aligning with stronger states. e. it operates at the same level of power as wealth and political skill.