Explain Political Scientist E. E. Schattschneider's observation: "Political parties created democracy and modern democracy is unthinkable save in terms of parties."

Which of the following concepts most directly helps to make American government legitimate?

a. tradition b. the divine right c. consent of the governed d. executive privilege

The U.S. Constitution has been amended ___ times since 1787

a. 20 b. 22 c. 21 d. 28 e. 27