Proponents of direct democracy claim mechanisms such as initiatives and referenda give voters an increased sense of power and enhance their trust in government

One reason for the shift in the dependency ratio is the aging population in America

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

The expansion of vice presidential power illustrates what key institutional fact of American political life?

A)The Framers of the Constitution clearly believed that the president and the vice president were to be equal. B)The vagueness of the language in the Constitution created opportunities for vice presidents to expand their power. C)The language of the Constitution is decidedly unambiguous with respect to executive branch authority. D)The Framers of the Constitution had a precise understanding of how the office of the vicepresidency would evolve over time.