The third two-party system, in place since 1856, is made up of

Under the federal system of government used in the United States,

a. state governments have a major role to play in national security. b. central government has exclusive powers in the area of national security. c. states have an equal role in national affairs. d. state governments have the right to declare war. e. states are permitted to regulate interstate commerce.

Why do presidents try to gain support for their initiatives instead of simply enacting their policy priorities outright?

a. because Congress cannot debate legislation without approval from the president b. because the Constitution does not give the president any powers to influence public policy c. because the Constitution establishes a system of shared powers d. because the president has diminishing power over the course of his or her administration