Following the Revolutionary War, defenders of the Constitution were known as __________

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the ideological distribution of members of Congress?

a. The parties are increasingly polarized, with Democrats moving further to the left than Republicans are moving to the right. b. The parties are increasingly polarized, with Republicans moving further to the right than Democrats are moving to the left. c. The parties are increasingly polarized, with both the Democrats and Republicans becoming equally extreme. d. Despite common belief that the parties are becoming increasingly polarized, there is no evidence to support this theory.

With regard to the British government, which of the following is incorrect?

a. The British system is one of separation of powers. b. Great Britain represents a case of successful transition from a highly centralized government controlled by a monarchy to a Western democratic political culture. c. While the British Parliament formally enacts legislation, most legislation originates in the cabinet. d. Within the government, the party out of power is known as the loyal opposition.