The Soviet Union never had written constitutions until 1987

What distinguishes executive agreements from other forms of unilateral directives at the president's disposal?

A)They provide presidents with an alternative to the treaty-making process and a way to bypass legislative oversight. B)They are counterparts to legislation and provide presidents with an alternative to the constitutional amendment process. C)They are classified on issuance and thus avoid the scrutiny of Congress and interest groups. D)They almost always target individuals and groups outside the government, rather than being directed to officials within the government.

During the early days of the republic, newspapers

a. were primarily full of objective news reporting. b. advocated party platforms, promoted candidates, and attacked the political opposition. c. rarely reported on politics or government at all. d. were almost always nonpartisan.