The ______ states that Western European party systems became frozen following the extension of universal suffrage in most countries during the 1920s.

Which of the following is an example of an independent executive agency?

A) the Transportation Department B) NASA C) the Securities and Exchange Commission D) all of the above E) none of the above

Which of the following statements about press coverage of the Supreme Court is most accurate?

A. When the press covers the Supreme Court, it is usually to describe ideological divisions among the Court and to identify which justices are "winning" or "losing" on a particular issue. B. Unless they deal with issues of national coverage, Supreme Court proceedings are usually televised. C. At the end of a controversial case, it is customary for justices to meet with the press to explain their decisions. D. The major news networks typically let their primary anchors try to interpret Supreme Court decisions, despite a lack of legal or constitutional expertise. E. Because Supreme Court justices are rarely chosen from among well-known public figures, and the direct power of justices is so limited, the press pays little attention to judicial confirmation hearings.