A political scientist observes that a President is able to swiftly authorize military aid to a foreign government while struggling to pass a domestic healthcare bill through Congress. This situation BEST illustrates which insight of the Two Presidencies Thesis?

In 2034, a sitting U.S. president experienced a medical condition that temporarily incapacitated them, leaving them unable to fulfill the duties of the presidency for several hours. The president’s medical team, along with the vice president, agreed to follow the procedures outlined in the 25th Amendment. What is the most likely course of action that occurred during this period?

To the framers of the Constitution, equality was the central principle of the new government.

What is meant by ʺred tapeʺ in the bureaucracy?

In a congressional race, a challenger struggles to gain name recognition or raise funds, while the incumbent benefits from franking privileges, a strong constituent services record, and frequent media appearances. Despite low national approval ratings for Congress, the incumbent wins re-election easily. Which of the following best explains the incumbent’s advantage in this situation?

Which of the following accurately describes a key difference between civil and criminal court cases in the U.S. legal system?

Which one of the following is an example of a public good?

The Antifederalists opposed the Constitution primarily because it did not include which of the following?

When the Vice President is absent from Senate proceedings (which is  often the case), the chamber is presided over by the President Pro Tempore. Although largely ceremonial today, the role historically had more influence. Which of the following best describes the President Pro Tempore’s role and its constitutional significance?

In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon promoted a policy of general revenue sharing, where the federal government distributed funds to states with few or no restrictions on their use. This marked a shift from earlier federal grant programs. Which of the following best explains the political philosophy behind Nixon’s approach to revenue sharing?