Which of the following examples comes close to the ideal of responsible party government?
a. the U.S. national government
b. U.S. state governments
c. U.S. municipal governments
d. some European democracies
ANS: D
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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
The president's power to send and receive ambassadors illustrates his role as
a. chief legislator. b. chief diplomat. c. chief administrator. d. commander in chief. e. party leader.