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What is the main reason for the geographical isolation of the United States mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason for the geographical isolation of the United States mentioned in the text?
- It facilitated the development of a unique political system. (correct)
- It allowed the United States to remain unaffected by European politics.
- It hindered the spread of democratic ideals from Europe.
- It contributed to the formation of strong political parties.
Which principle of the Constitution is highlighted as a key factor in limiting the government's power?
Which principle of the Constitution is highlighted as a key factor in limiting the government's power?
- Checks and Balances (correct)
- Popular Sovereignty
- Federalism
- Separation of Powers
What is the term length for the President of the United States, as stated in the text?
What is the term length for the President of the United States, as stated in the text?
- One 6-year term
- Two 4-year terms (correct)
- Unlimited number of 4-year terms
- One 8-year term
Which body is responsible for electing the President and Vice President of the United States?
Which body is responsible for electing the President and Vice President of the United States?
In terms of power, what role does the President play in appointing federal court judges?
In terms of power, what role does the President play in appointing federal court judges?
Which body has the power to approve international treaties and confirm Cabinet secretaries?
Which body has the power to approve international treaties and confirm Cabinet secretaries?
In the US Congress, how many members serve in the Senate?
In the US Congress, how many members serve in the Senate?
Which body is responsible for initiating all financial bills and impeaching federal officers?
Which body is responsible for initiating all financial bills and impeaching federal officers?
How many justices are appointed for a lifetime by the President to the Supreme Court?
How many justices are appointed for a lifetime by the President to the Supreme Court?
Which body serves as the last court for civil and penal cases in the US Judicial System?
Which body serves as the last court for civil and penal cases in the US Judicial System?
What is the primary responsibility of the political executive and bureaucracy?
What is the primary responsibility of the political executive and bureaucracy?
What is the main function of the cabinet within the executive branch?
What is the main function of the cabinet within the executive branch?
Which type of leadership role is specifically reserved for presidents and monarchs?
Which type of leadership role is specifically reserved for presidents and monarchs?
What is the significance of bureaucrats and civil servants within the policy formulation process?
What is the significance of bureaucrats and civil servants within the policy formulation process?
In what way does the head of state contribute to building legitimacy?
In what way does the head of state contribute to building legitimacy?
In a semi-presidential system, the Prime Minister's ability to dominate the assembly is crucial for:
In a semi-presidential system, the Prime Minister's ability to dominate the assembly is crucial for:
In a constitutional monarchy, the ceremonial monarch may act 'above' political parties primarily as a symbol of:
In a constitutional monarchy, the ceremonial monarch may act 'above' political parties primarily as a symbol of:
The control of patronage by the Prime Minister involves which of the following powers?
The control of patronage by the Prime Minister involves which of the following powers?
In a crisis leadership scenario, the executive's ability to send in military forces to handle a situation like Covid-19 exemplifies their role in:
In a crisis leadership scenario, the executive's ability to send in military forces to handle a situation like Covid-19 exemplifies their role in:
Which type of president serves as both the head of state and head of government?
Which type of president serves as both the head of state and head of government?
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