With respect to citizens' perceptions of public corruption, Russian citizens are more like

Liberal democracies are easier to maintain when they are supported by _____

a. fair elections and a high standard of living b. a sense of shared identity and military strength c. meaningful representation and laws upholding traditional practices d. a command economy and the possession of abundant natural resources

Once Congress establishes a policy by enacting legislation, the immediate next action is taken by the:

A) legislative branch that enforces the new policy through its agencies. B) executive branch that enforces the new policy through its agencies. C) legislative branch that ensures the legislation is constitutional. D) judicial branch that ensures the legislation is constitutional. E) executive branch that evaluates the validity of the policy.