The political machine that ruled California beginning in the 1880s was dominated by
a. the Southern Pacific Railroad.
b. the holders of the great Mexican land grants.
c. the Los Angeles Times.
d. Hiram Johnson.
A
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A. the regime in Nogo, where the government deliberately encourages the private sector economy to grow and allows a good measure of societal pluralism B. the regime in Nuasia, where the leader is selected by popular vote, but the government does not allow the citizens to practice all their political and civil rights C. the regime in Tambia, where the government attempts to dominate all aspects of individuals' lives through systematic means and overt ideology D. the regime in Meru, where the government allows people to mobilize and collectively organize along cultural interests or religious groups and promotes diversity E. the regime in Kaiti, where the government practices the clear and non-arbitrary rule of universal suffrage
Which of the following statements is true of executive agreements?
A. They do not have the same legal status as treaties. B. They deal solely with domestic affairs. C. They are pacts between the federal government and the state governments. D. They enhance presidential power in foreign affairs. E. They are used far less than treaties in making foreign policy.