The elections of both Bill Clinton in 1992 and George W. Bush in 2000 are examples of ______.
a. how the direct election of presidents has proven successful
b. situations in which a candidate dominated the popular vote
c. winning the presidency without winning the popular vote
d. the successful outcome of voting in a direct democracy
c. winning the presidency without winning the popular vote
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Canada is a political system with
A. a unitary judicial structure. B. a federal judicial structure. C. executive institutions playing legislative roles. D. legislative institutions playing judicial roles.
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that Congress is reluctant to challenge presidential prerogative when military action is taken?
a. The tendency of the public to "rally round the flag.". b. Vague wording in the War Powers Act c. Judicial branch reservations on the congressional veto d. Unambiguous presidential jurisdiction over the use of force