The constitutional power of Congress to declare war has enabled it to effectively check presidential decisions to use nuclear weapons and to fight so-called limited wars during the twentieth century

It is often said that one of the disadvantages of parliamentarism is

a. its political hyper-stability. b. its political instability. c. that it lacks a revolutionary reserve. d. its weak party structure. e. none of the above.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the governor wields power in the legislature?

A) Exerts leverage for or against an agenda B) Emergency declaration for bills C) Adding bills to a call for a special session D) Signing bills into law or vetoing bills E) Acting as president of the Senate