The aftermath of the resignation by President Nixon in the United States demonstrated which concept?
A) The power of the states relative to the national government
B) The resiliency of the institution of the presidency
C) The limitations of the United States court system in punishing corrupt politicians
D) The limitations of unitary systems of government
What conclusion can we make about constitutions based on your text?
A) Constitutions structure power so that it does not vary over time.
B) Constitutions are designed to change with each election.
C) Constitutions provide institutional powers, but individual leaders and time affect the
exercise of power.
D) Constitutions are nearly identical from one state to the next.
Which of the following is NOT an argument for a unitary system put forward by its supporters?
a) A unitary system assures that there is no competition between regions that would be harmful to all. b) A unitary system can better assure that basic rights are not compromised. c) A unitary system is more democratic because it is less likely to have local interests blocking the will of the majority.d) A unitary system can more easily allow a variety of policy choices to be tried out simultaneously.
Which of the following, if true, best undermines Aristotle's views on government?
A) Members of elected lawmaking bodies often pursue policies to help themselves get elected.
B) Elected politicians are often interested in running for higher offices.
C) Many democracies have become corrupt.
D) Elected officials do make policies that benefit the majority of citizens.
To Aristotle, the legitimate form of government by the few is __________.
A) monarchy
B) tyranny
C) aristocracy
D) oligarchy
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