What is one way in which the power of the UN Security Council is limited?
A. Its decisions depend entirely on the interests of its member states.
B. The UN General Assembly can override its decisions.
C. Member states adhere to Security Council resolutions.
D. Eight of the ten nonpermanent members can override a permanent member's veto.
Answer: A
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a. The White House staff has greater access to and more influence on the president than does the cabinet. b. The cabinet has more access to the president than does the White House staff. c. The president nominates the White House staff while Congress chooses the cabinet. d. The cabinet is less democratic and less accountable than the White House staff.
Which of the following is the critical difference between parties and interest groups?
a. Political parties are larger. b. Political parties have a broader policy focus. c. Interest groups are not as interested in affecting public policy as are parties. d. Political parties attempt to win control of the machinery of government, while interest groups do not. e. Interest groups are much smaller than political parties.