Because of the separation of powers inherent in a presidential system, some scholars think that executive-legislative __________ is common in systems like that used in the United States

The first important use of systems analysis occurred in

a. the U.S. military around the time of World War II. b. private industry around the time of World War II. c. Sweden. d. the Reagan Administration.

The "get tough" attitude resulting from Texas's conservative political culture has contributed to a prison population numbering

a. in the lowest 5 states in the nation. b. in the bottom 25 percent of the nation. c. roughly in the middle, compared to other states. d. in the top 25 percent of the nation. e. in the highest 5 states in the nation.