What distinguishes the modern presidency from the institution originally envisioned by the framers of the Constitution?
a. The modern presidency has become the central focus of American politics since the 1930s, displacing Congress as the "first branch" of government.
b. The modern presidency is less involved in the development of foreign policy than the framers intended.
c. Modern presidents exhibit a greater level of deference to Congress in budgetary matters than the framers intended.
d. Modern presidents are much less democratic than the framers intended.
a
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Political scientists have identified three main elements of the voting choice. What are they?
a. candidate appeal, issues, and party identification b. candidate appeal, issues, and intensity c. issues, intensity, and intelligence d. issues, party identification, and social class
How do elections in America compare with those in other democracies of the world?
a. Americans vote more frequently than citizens in other democracies of the world. b. Americans vote less frequently than citizens in other democracies of the world. c. Americans vote more frequently, but for fewer offices, than citizens in other democracies of the world. d. Americans vote more frequently and for more offices than citizens in other democracies of the world.