When a president sets agendas and attempts to get their preferred policies enacted through the legislative process, the president is exercising formal power as __________.

What was the fourteenth point of Wilson's issued statement of America's reasons for entering the war?

a. A call for greater self-determination and independence of nations b. A call for large war reparations to be paid by Germany c. A call for creating a system of collective security d. A pledge that the United States would no longer become involved in European wars e. A pledge that the United States would help guarantee security on the European continent

Which of the following helps explain the difficulty in solving the long-term debt problem in the United States?

a. The decline in the strength of American political parties in recent years has made compromise in this area highly unlikely. b. The Democratic Party has been captured by special interest groups that benefit from high levels of debt. c. The Republican Party refuses to reduce the level of taxes that restrict economic growth in society. d. The rise of extreme partisanship in recent years has made compromise in this area highly unlikely.