The gubernatorial role as chief legislator depends heavily on

The gubernatorial role as chief legislator depends heavily on
 
  a. the development of a positive relationship between the governor and the legislators.
  b. attainment by the governor's party of an 80 to 90 percent majority in the legislature.
  c. the governor's ability to place bills directly into the hopper..
  d. the ability to gain press coverage for almost any event or issue.

 Q. 2

What have the recent histories of France, Germany, and Japan clearly demonstrated?
 
  a. Constitutional democracy is highly adaptable.
  b. Democracy will flourish whenever a country is economically prosperous.
  c. Strong executives lead to weak judiciaries.
  d. Some states have authoritarian political cultures that preclude democracy.
  e. Any government that can alleviate poverty is, by definition, good government.

 Q. 3

Which statement about the Bundesrat is NOT correct?
 
  a. It cannot initiate bills.
  b. Its members come from Lnder governments.
 c. It administers the world's largest public television network.
  d. It represents the German government in some negotiations with the European Union.
  e. Its suspensive veto can be overridden by the Bundestag.

 Q. 4

Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to stronger policy leadership from chief executives in recent years?
 
  a. Larger and more capable staffs
  b. More integrated executive branch with department heads appointed by the governor
  c. Stronger legislative committee systems that reduce the influence of parties
  d. The assistance of the National Governors Association

 Q. 5

Which statement about India is FALSE?
 
  a. Half of all Indian women are illiterate.
  b. India's population is expected to surpass that of China in the next decade or so.
  c. Many people have no written documents to prove their identity.
  d. Ethnic and religious clashes continue to plague the country.
  e. Most of India's people live in cities.

 Q. 6

The absolute veto refers to the ability of the
 
  a. Bundesrat to reject any bill passed by the Bundestag if that bill directly affects the Lander.
  b. Bundestag to reject a cabinet.
 c. Bundestag to reject any bill passed by the Bundesrat if that bill affects the Lander.
  d. chancellor to reject a bill passed by the German parliament.
  e. German president to reject a law.

 Q. 7

In gubernatorial political races, incumbency
 
  a. apparently provides no significant advantage because most incumbent governors have lost their bids forreelection during the past twenty years.
 b. is the deciding factor, far outweighing money and the strength of the candidate's political party in the stateelectorate.
 c. is rarely a factor because so few sitting governors can legally run for a second term.
  d. provides an important edge over an opponent, as reflected in the fact that during the past thirty-five years,around 75 percent of incumbents have retained their seats.