What do most polls show concerning the nation's opinions on how well Congress solves national problems and meets national challenges?
A) That it rarely meets its collective responsibilities
B) That it is capable of acting only when the stakes are high enough
C) That it responds to national challenges only when the Supreme Court forces it to
D) That it has never been able to assert its independence from the executive branch
E) That its election cycle is the most positive element in its ability to meet national priorities
A
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In the early years of the Republic, American citizens harbored fears about anew system of government that included a federal executive. What was key to reassuring the public that the president would not become a powerful monarch akin to the British king from whom they had just broken away?
a. Essays were published under the pseudonym Cato assuring citizens that a president could be impeached if necessary. c. The framers revised the Constitution to include a strong legislative branch of government. d. The framers held meetings with citizens to answer questions about the Constitution.
There is considerable disagreement about how to interpret low voter turnout. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, what is the principal reason that people do not vote?
a. registration problems b. too busy c. political ideology d. no interest