The size and complexity of the executive branch establishment—especially the ______—can act as a powerful brake on presidential initiatives.

The women's and gay and lesbian movements were important in the rise of the Christian conservative movement, whose members worried that traditional family values were under assault

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

What is the chief problem with hegemonic stability and hegemonic transition theory?

a. They tend to overpredict the staying power of a hegemon. b. They tend to ignore cultural factors. c. They tend to overpredict conflict. d. They tend to examine power factors and resources in too much detail. e. They tend to place too much emphasis on the influence of smaller powers.