Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had no power to tax the people directly

A president who comes to Washington with a clear set of predetermined goals and pursues them unbendingly will probably

A. be considered strong and successful. B. be respected by Congress for his or her political skills. C. overpower all political resistance. D. be unsuccessful at winning the support of Congress and the bureaucracy. E. pass most, if not all, of his or her legislative agenda.

Eligibility for participation in the precinct convention is open to

a. only those who vote in the general election. b. members of the House and Senate. c. incumbent political candidates. d. all who vote in the first primary election.