What did the American colonists wish to avoid by adopting a confederation as their form of government?
a. Separation of powers
b. The Great Compromise
c. Overbearing central government
d. Central government that was too weak
c. Overbearing central government
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Which of the following is a key difference between House and Senate races?
a. Overall spending on Senate races surpasses overall spending on House races. b. Super PACs are more involved in House races than in Senate races. c. House elections are more seriously contested than Senate elections. d. Senate elections are more seriously contested than House elections.
Subgovernments
A) include a congressional committee, an executive agency, and a small number of interest groups. B) were critical players in agriculture and public works policy in the past. C) were, in extreme cases, called "iron triangles." D) All of the above E) None of the above