Which of the Following Is True of Conventions

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of conventions?

• A) They remain constant over long periods of time.
• B) They are practices one encounters infrequently.
• C) They apply to a general audience and context.
• D) They can be best learnt by reading annual reports.
• E) They are widely accepted practices.

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Definitions:

Divided Government

A situation in which the presidency is controlled by one political party while the opposite party controls one or both houses of Congress, leading to potential policy-making gridlock.

Presidency

The office and function of the President, which is the head of state and government in a republic, particularly in the United States.

Congress

The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Electoral Realignment

A significant change in the political system of a country, often characterized by a shift in the popular support of political parties and reconfiguration of coalitions.