When Thomas Jefferson negotiated and completed the Louisiana Purchase, he played which of the following presidential roles?
a. chief executive
b. chief diplomat
c. chief legislator
d. chief of state/head of state
a
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According to Table 8.1, in which of the following activities do Americans participate the most?
a. attending campaign meetings b. contacting public officials c. discussing politics with others d. volunteering e. organizing to benefit the community
Which of the following is NOT a potential concern about a presidential system, particularly in a newly emerging democracy?
a. the president may refuse a peaceable transfer of power after being voted out of office b. the president may too easily be impeached c. the president may become too strong d. the president may decide to dismantle the democratic system by which s/he came to power e. what happens if tragedy strikes the president?