According to balance-of-power theorists, the great periods of relative peace in the West have been times when the European powers balanced each other

Recruiting new, good candidates for office is a responsibility of

A) political parties. D) All of the above B) the general public. E) None of the above C) political action committees.

Senatorial courtesy allows a senator from the president's political party to veto a judicial appointment in his or her state by issuing

A) a blue slip. B) censure. C) formal condemnation. D) a pink slip. E) a senatorial veto.