The Federal Communications Commission is a(n) _____ that is insulated from political control by the Congress or president
A) independent corporation
B) non-governmental association
C) cabinet department
D) independent regulatory commission
E) state agency
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In what way was the presidency of Barack Obama similar to that of George W. Bush?
A) Like Bush, Obama refused to use signing statements in the exercise of his executive powers. B) Like Bush, Obama worked to regain institutional powers transferred by previous presidents to Congress. C) Like Bush, Obama exercised minimal executive powers specifically to provide space for Congress to govern. D) Like Bush, Obama relied heavily on secrecy and a lack of transparency in the exercise of his foreign policy powers to protect executive power.
Of the following entities, which are barred from making direct contributions to federal candidates?
A. party committees B. super PACs C. traditional PACs D. candidate committees E. There are no current limits for contributions to federal candidates.
The period of the mid-1600s to the 1800s when philosophical views emerged that advocated a society based on personal choice and guided by reason is often referred to as ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).