Mandating primary elections has weakened the role of parties as official components of the electoral system.

Why is it easier for the president to influence foreign and defense policy than it is for Congress to do so?

a. The president has a larger group of foreign and defense policy advisers. b. The president has unlimited appropriations for foreign and defense policy. c. The president has the power to approve treaties. d. The president cannot use the military without prior approval from Congress.

Which of the following was created to oversee foreign affairs?

A) Department of Defense B) Department of State C) Department of Homeland Security D) Department of Veterans' Affairs E) Department of Commerce