The checks and balances contained within the Constitution result in which of the following?
a. consolidation of power in the executive branch, since the House and Senate are usually at odds
b. some capacity of each of the three branches to limit the power of the other two
c. a national bank of the United States
d. separation of power so that each branch can operate independently of the others
b. some capacity of each of the three branches to limit the power of the other two
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Two-party systems tend to
A) ?be the only guarantee of a truly stable democratic system. B) characterize most modern democratic political systems. C) ?be authoritarian. D) promote citizens' ability to replace government leaders. E) provide political stability.
Monarchies, theocracies, and oligarchies all share which of the following?
a. They admit no external challenges to their power or authority. b. They allow moderate challenge to their power or authority. c. They are highly influenced by the power of the individual citizen. d. They admit some external judicial challenges to their authority.