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Members of Congress

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are granted generous franking privileges that permit them to mail letters to there constituents without charge.

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Casework is

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constituent service.

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After being reported by a committee but before being sent to the House floor, bills are given to the ____, which defines the conditions under which the bills are to be considered by the house.

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rules committee

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All of the following are true of bicameralism except

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it set up different ways to amend the constitution.

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All of the following are true of reconciliation except

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reconciliation is sometimes used when the majority party in the U.S. Senate does not have sixty votes on a measure.

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One of the most powerful agencies in Washington, the ____assists in the preparation of the federal budget and monitors federal agencies throughout the year.

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Senate budget commitee

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The necessary and proper clause

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has expanded the role of the national government relative to the states.

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Congressional caucuses are formed around

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all of these are true

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The "speech or debate" clause in Article 1, section 6 of the constitution means that a member of congress

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is normally immune from libel or slander charges if the speech is connected with official duties.

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All of the following are true of the senate except

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the senate cannot pass budget bills without first allowing a filibuster.

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The major function of congress is

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lawmaking.

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The house majority leader is

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elected by the caucus of the majority party.

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Gerrymandering

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all of these are true.

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After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee,

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the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill.

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A procedure by which a bill in the House of Representatives can be forced out of committee to the floor for a vote is called a

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discharge petition.

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Reapportionment is

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the allocation of seats in the House to each state after each census.

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The Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader

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influence committee assignments and schedule legislation for debate.

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The federal budget deficit

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decreased after president George W. Bush reduced taxes on investment income, inheritance, and earned income.

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All of the following are true of the people who work for congress except

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they are larger in number for House members than for senators.

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A legislator from florida who votes, against her better judgment, to support subsidies for orange growers would be acting

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as an instructed delegate.

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The President of the Senate is

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the Vice President of the U.S.

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The job of a conference committee is to

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reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill.

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The seniority system provides that

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the committee member of the majority party with the longest continuous service normally becomes the committee chairsperson

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The formal declaration by the appropriation congressional committee that a certain amount of funding may be made available to an agency is called

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authorization.

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Oversight is the process by which congress

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follows up on laws it has enacted.

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All of the following are true of congress except

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it is held in high esteem by the public.

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One major difference between the house and senate is the total number of members. As a result,

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a greater number of formal rules are needed to govern activity in the House.

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The committee in the House that proposes time limitations on the debate for bills is called the

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Rules Committee.

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A temporary law that Congress passes when an appropriations bill has not been decided by the beginning of the fiscal year is a(n)

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continuing resolution.

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The Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 requires

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the President to spend the funds that Congress has appropriated.

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A representative who is performing the rule of a trustee

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votes in the interest of his or her home constituents.

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The most powerful person in the House of Representatives is the

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Speaker of the House.

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The process of compromise by offering to trade support for a legislator's bill if they support yours is called

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logrolling.

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One major problem with implementing the role of the instructed delegate is that

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the constituents may not actually have well formed views on many issues.

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The use of franking privilege has

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decreased in recent years due to the growth of web pages, email, blogs, and social media.

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All of the following statements regarding the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives are true except

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the Speaker is elected by a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives every two years.

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The real leadership power in the Senate rests in the house of

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Senate majority leader.

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Redistricting is

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the redrawing of district boundaries within each state to ensure equal district populations.

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The concept of cloture refers to

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a process that attempts to limit debate on a bill in the Senate.

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If a congressional district is challenged based on evidence that the lines are drawn as a racial gerrymander,

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the U.S. Supreme Court will determine whether the evidence is sufficient to order the district lines to be redrawn.

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In midterm congressional elections,

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voter turnout falls sharply.

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If the race for congressional seats were more competitive

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extreme partisanship would be reduced because winning candidates would need to find a broader appeal to voters outside their party

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The Federal Government operates on a fiscal year that runs from

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October to September.

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The members of Congress are

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not representative of the voting population in terms of gender.

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A filibuster is

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an attempt to prevent the passage of a bill through the use of unlimited debate.

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The Whips assist the party leaders by

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passing information to and from members of Congress in accordance with the desires of the leadership of the party.

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Which of the following is not a function of Congress

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carrying out and executing the laws it has passed.

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A temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose is a

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select committee.

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The most important committees in congress are ____ committees, permanent bodies that possess an expertise resulting from their jurisdiction over certain policy areas.

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standing

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All of the following are enumerated or expressed except

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the power to create a national bank.

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The people that a legislator represents and spends the considerable time and effort serving are called

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constituents.

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A representative who is performing the role of an instructed delegate is

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primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents.

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All of the following statements are true about gerrymandering except

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the issue of gerrymandering has been resolved.

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In most states, the congressional lines are drawn by

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a small group of party leaders in the state legislature.

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The Founders of the American Republic believed that most of the power that would be exercised by a national government should be in the hands of

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the legislature.

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When no Presidential candidate receives a majority of the electoral vote, the

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election is decided in the House of Representatives.

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With regard to presidential pardons, all of the following statements are true except

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presidents may grant a pardon only if the person to be pardoned has been convicted of a crime.

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When the President receives a bill,

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he/she can do nothing and in ten days the bill becomes a law without his/her signature.

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Which of the following is true?

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A person who is born on U.S. soil or is born to American parents may become president.

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Which of the following best describes the people who have been elected president?

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White, male protestants.

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Which action(s) is (are) part of the Presidents role as Commander in Chief?

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President Bush ordering the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Which of the following about presidential fund-raising is true?

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President Obama has had spectacular success in raising funds.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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In a parliamentary system, the executive and the majority.

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Which of the following is not true about "going public."

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It is usually a sign that a Presidents popularity is down.

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Which of the following statements about the presidents veto power is most accurate?

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The threat of a veto gives the president significant influence over congress and...

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which of the following is not true of executive orders

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represent the presidents party leader powers

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which of the following statements about presidential elections is not true?

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The fifteenth amendment requires that the president and the vice president be chosen separately.

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Which of the following about the state of the union message is NOT TRUE,

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is not required by the constitution, and each President can choose whether to report to congress or not.

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Which of the following is an example of the president acting as head of state?

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Hosting the Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at a special dinner.

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A veto is

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A clear-cut indication of the president's dissatisfaction with legislation.

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A constitutional amendment to clarify the way votes are cast in the electoral college was necessary because

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there was no way to tell which votes were for president and which were for vice president

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A pocket veto

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can only be used when congress adjourns for the session within ten days of the bill

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As commander-in-chief, the president is

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The ultimate decision maker in military matters.

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All of the following are true of the presidents cabinet except

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it is thoroughly detailed in the constitution

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as chief executive, the president is constitutionally bound to

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enforce laws, treaties, and court orders

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as chief diplomat, the president

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negotiates treaties, recognizes foreign governments, and makes executive agreements

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all of the following are true of emergency powers except

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the supreme court upheld trumans seizing of the steel plants in the korean war

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All of the following are true of the president as chief executive except

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The president may remove members of congressional committee that are against

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an executive order

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must be published in the federal register

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according to the constitution, impeachment

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charges are voted on by the House of Representatives and

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According to the twenty-fifth amendment, if a presidents ability to discharge his normal functions is in question and he is unable to communicate,

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A majority of the cabinet, including the vice president, can declare the pres incapable

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the number of political appointments available to the president

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is constrained by the civil service system

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the national security counsel is a link between

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key foreign and military advisors and the president

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the president, in the capacity as head of state, is responsible for

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engaging in activities that are largely symbolic or ceremonial in nature

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The office that includes most of the key personal and political advisers to the president is the

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White house office

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the white house office, the national security council, and the office of management and budget are all part of

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the executive office of the president.

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the office of management and budget

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helps the president prepare the annual budget

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The twenty-fifth Amendment

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was used by president Nixon

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The members of the cabinet

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are all department secretaries

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the granting of release from punishment for a crime is called a(n)

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a pardon

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The requirement that the president must report to congress within 48 hours of sending troops into hostilities and then obtain the approval of congress within sixty days is established by

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The War Powers Resolution.

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The following two presidents are the only ones in american history to have actually been impeached

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Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton

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inherent presidential powers

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depend on the statement in the constitution

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Informal advisors to the president are called

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the kitchen cabinet

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if the office of vice president becomes vacant,

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the president nominates a replacement who must be approved by both chambers of congress

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if the president uses a veto, he or she

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must return the bill to congress with a veto message

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in the history of the united states, no president has ever

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been impeached and convicted

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In most democratic governments, the head of state is

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someone other than the chief executive

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In United States v Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that

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Richard Nixon could not use executive privilege to withold oval office tapes

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Executive agreements are

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agreements between the president and a head of foreign government that do not have to be approved by the senate

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Executive privilege

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involves the ability of the president

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presidential candidates have asked individuals to join the ticket as vice presidential candidates for all of the following reasons except

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to serve as a co-president

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presidential popularity

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Is an important resource for presidents to use to persuade congress to pass legislation

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Before a treaty can become legally binding, the treaty must be

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approved by a two-thirds vote in the senate

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Rewarding faithful party workers with government employment is called

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patronage

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The cabinet departments, in terms of organization, are

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Responsible for monitoring the president

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The percentage of the total U.S. workforce that is employed by local, state and federal governments is

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16 percent

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The Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are all examples of

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Independent regulatory agencies

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The Social Security Administration, Small Business Administration, and the Smithsonian Institution are examples of

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Independent executive agencies

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The Hatch Act, adopted by Congress in 1919, was created to

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Prohibit federal employees

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The number of government employees has

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Remained relatively stable for the last several decades

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The federal government

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Cannot give out info on personal medical files

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The spoils system is sometimes called

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nepotism

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The Freedom of Information Act

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Requires federal agencies to disclose info on file about an individual

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The FDIC can take over a private bank by

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Purchasing preferred stock in the bank to keep the bank afloat while a new owner is found

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The concept of privatization refers to

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The replacement of government services with services provided by private firms

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The merit system refers to

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The selection, retention, and promotion of government employees on the basis of examinations.

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The Whistleblower Protection Act

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Prohibits reprisals against whistleblowers by their superiors

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The Government in the Sunshine Act required that

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All federal agencies run by committees conduct their business regularly in public session.

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The two bodies that employ by far the largest number of federal civilian employees are

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US postal service and department of defense

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The investigative power of congress is often

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Delegated to the government accountability office

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The federal bureaucracy

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Consists of approximately 2.9 million employees

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The Pendleton Act

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Established the principle of employment on the basis of open competitive examinations

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The monopolistic model of bureaucracy states that

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Bureaucracies have no competitors and are therefore inefficient

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The only cabinet department not headed by a secretary is

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Justice

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Through negotiated rulemaking, federal agencies have begun encouraging businesses and public interest groups to become directly involved in

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Drafting the regulations that affect them

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The acquisitive model of bureaucracy holds that

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Leaders of bureaucracies seek expanded budgets and larger staffs

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All of the following statements are true about cabinet departments except

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New cabinet departments are created by the president

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All of the following are true of national ID cards except

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The american public has never accepted the concept of a national ID card

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All of the following statements about political appointees are true except

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The major source of authority is the ease with which they can fire civil servants

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All of the following are true of the Freedom of Information Act except

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Since the 9/11 terrorists attacks

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All of the following statements are true about Sunset legislation except

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All federal legislation must incorporate sunset provisions of 10 years

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All of the following statements about the civil service are true?

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Civil service positions are filled based on networking and political

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According to Max Weber, a bureaucracy should be all of the following except

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Made up of unspecialized staff to avoid delays

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Amtrak, the U.S. Postal Service, and the FDIC are examples of

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Government corporations

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Advocates of privatization of government services believe that

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Some government owned agencies should be sold to investors

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Which of the following is true of political appointees

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Their powers are often exaggerated

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Which of the following is not true of the Weberian model of bureaucracy

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Shows that power flows from the bottom up

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Which of the following is not one of the four major types of structures within the executive branch?

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Privatized bureaucracies

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Which of the following statements are true about federal spending?

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The social security administration administers social security and medicare benefits

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Which of the following statements about terrorism is true?

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Federal government agencies are the best positioned to see and respond to terrorist activities

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Which of the following is true?

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From the viewpoint of the acquisitive model, bureaucrats are motivated by the trappings of power and wish to expand their budgets and staff sizes

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When the industry that is being regulated gains control over the agency that is supposed to regulate it, the process is called

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capture

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Which of the following was the first cabinet department created?

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The first cabinet dept to be created was state and most recently homeland security

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Which of the following statements is true about government corporations?

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Government employees do not usually have any stockholders

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Which part of the federal government employs most of the government's staff

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Executive branch

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Which of the following is not true about the concept of a bureaucracy

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Applies to the US military

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Which of the following is not true with regard to cabinet departments and the president,

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Congress is able to appoint or fire all of the top officials

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Independent executive agencies are

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Federal agencies that are not part of cabinet departments, but report directly

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Iron triangles are made up of

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Interest groups, legislators, and members of the bureaucracy working to promote and protect their mutual interests

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Independent regulatory agencies

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All of the above are true

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In 2008, the Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP)

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Provided a bailout to banks, automobile companies, and the AIG insurance compa

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Education, Commerce, and Energy are examples of

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Cabinet departments

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Enabling legislation

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Provides authorization for new federal agencies

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Controversies that have led some to question whether Army rules have added to military fatalities include

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Options A, B, AND C, ARE TRUE

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Conventional attempts to measure the size of the bureaucracy

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Leave out the 1.4 million members of the armed forces

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One of the important differences between public bureaucracies and private corporations is that government bureaucracies

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Are not organized to make a profit

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_______________ were set up because Congress felt it was unable to handle the complexities and technicalities required to carry out specific laws in the public interest; these entities were given executive, legislative, and judicial functions by congress

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Independent regulatory agencies

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During the Great Recession

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Government spending was about 25 percent of the economic activity

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Bureaucracy is the name given to

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A large organization, structured hierarchially, that carries out specific functions

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