When the president is a Republican and the Senate is also controlled by Republicans but the House of Representatives is controlled by Democrats, it demonstrates the idea of
A) agenda setting.
B) a divided government.
C) a joint resolution.
D) a gerrymander.
E) markup.
Question -2-The Supreme Court has sometimes required journalists to reveal sources, and some reporters have gone to jail rather than obey court orders to do so.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -3-Polarization in Congress refers to
A) the agreement among both houses to veto a bill.
B) delay tactics used to prevent voting on legislation.
C) the strong division between the two political parties.
D) the decision to change political parties to match the president's party.
E) crossing over and voting with the opposing party.
Question -4-The balancing test implies that First Amendment rights must be weighed against the competing needs of the community to preserve order.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -5-Democratic members of Congress from moderate districts who sometimes vote with Republicans and who are frequently pursued by Republican leaders are known as
A) Blue Dog Democrats.
B) fence sitters.
C) logrolling Democrats.
D) pork barrelers.
E) swing voters.