Question 1

Party discipline in the American Congress usually is not very tight, because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the President and Cabinet do not need the support of a majority in Congress to stay in power. 
B)  The party whips in Congress are ineffective. 
C)  the President has the final say on all legislations. 
D)  Congress can use the non-confidence measure. 
A)  the President and Cabinet do not need the support of a majority in Congress to stay in power. 
B)  The party whips in Congress are ineffective. 
C)  the President has the final say on all legislations. 
D)  Congress can use the non-confidence measure.

Question 2

Presidential systems tend to be less flexible than parliamentarian systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In order to avoid investigation by Congress, presidents may invoke ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  executive privilege 
B)  presidential veto power 
C)  War Powers Act 
D)  executive order 
A)  executive privilege 
B)  presidential veto power 
C)  War Powers Act 
D)  executive order

Party discipline in the American Congress usually is not very tight, because __________.

Presidential systems tend to be less flexible than parliamentarian systems.

In order to avoid investigation by Congress, presidents may invoke ________.

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Exam 15: Presidential and Semi-Presidential Systems

Party discipline in the American Congress usually is not very tight, because __________.

Presidential systems tend to be less flexible than parliamentarian systems.

In order to avoid investigation by Congress, presidents may invoke ________.

Understanding Politics

The Nation-State and Globalization

Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, and Fascism

Other Perspectives

Political Culture, Political Participation, and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections, Electoral Systems, and Voting Behaviour

Political Influence and Political Communication

Unconventional and Highly Conflictive Politics: From Protest to Revolution

Democracy and Democratic Government

Non-Democratic Government: Hybrid and Authoritarian Regimes

Constitutions, Courts, and Laws

Multiple Governments

Parliamentary Systems

Public Policy and Public Administration

Politics and Development in the Worlds Poorer Countries

Politics and Governance at the Global Level

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