Why did the nation's founders discourage a plebiscitary presidency?
A) They feared the executive would inflame popular prejudices in order to advance goals for the larger public good.
B) They wanted to ensure that the executive would tell people what they wanted to hear in the name of the larger public good.
C) The Articles of Confederation had demonstrated to them how important it would be to avoid appointing an independent executive.
D) They were afraid of executive power being put to the wrong use, especially for private gain.
D
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How is the election of members of the State Board of Education different from the election of other state officials that make up the plural executive structure in Texas?
A. Only the chairperson of the State Board of Education is elected; other members are appointed by the chair. B. Members of the State Board of Education are appointed rather than elected. C. All members of the State Board of Education must have had a career in education before running for office. D. Members of the State Board of Education are elected from geographical districts rather than statewide.
The Rehnquist Court
a. rebalanced the power relationship between the state and federal governments. b. rebalanced the power relationship between the executive and legislative branches. c. formally rejected a limited view of the scope of the commerce clause. d. adhered to activist arguments to refocus the Supreme Court on how legislation complies with the Constitution.