What happened during the Carter administration in the 1970s, when the Democrats controlled both Congress and the presidency?
a. The Democrats were able to assume an almost dictatorial control of the government.
b. The government was shut down five times because of conflict between the branches.
c. The president was granted extra powers given the strong support he had from the legislative branch.
d. There was considerable cooperation and most new legislation was passed easily.
b. The government was shut down five times because of conflict between the branches.
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Most of the influence and initiative in today's election campaigns and other political processes are held by the a. candidate. b. delegate
c. voter. d. party.
Polsby and Wildavsky contend that campaigns do which of the following?
A) change the minds of voters B) win over independents C) reinforce previous convictions D) attack the character of the other candidates E) waste the money of those who donate the most money