In contrast with most Western European leaders, U.S. presidents __________
a. have more direct legislative power
b. are more responsive to the legislature
c. act independently of the legislature
d. spend more time lobbying the legislature
c
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The prevailing theory of democratic consolidation that accounts for ethnic and religious differences in societies stresses that ______.
A. consolidation is tied to modernization and development B. democratization will not occur in societies with high degrees of inequality or high degrees of equality C. democratization will occur in societies with high degrees of inequality D. consolidation can only occur if different groups in society are treated equally
Describe the general characteristics of a bureaucracy. What are the strengths and weaknesses of a bureaucratic structure? What are the pathologies to which bureaucracies are prone? Is there a feasible way to avoid these pathologies, or are they intrinsic to the nature of bureaucracies?
What will be an ideal response?