The principal function of __________ is the screening and drafting of legislation
a. conference committees
b. filibusters
c. riders
d. standing committees
Answer: d
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The success of the Texas Bicycle Coalition illustrates which of the following?
a. Citizens who are willing to get organized, inform themselves, and spend time talking to politicians can sometimes influence policy. b. Wealthy special interests always win in the legislative process. c. Groups can influence government without being organized or particularly excited about their issue. d. By definition, all lobbyists are paid high salaries and serve special economic interests. e. Most Texas legislators are avid bicycle riders.
Aggregate public opinion is given its coherence and focus by ______.
A. issue publics B. pollsters C. opinion leaders D. interests
After the Iranian government took control of American hostages in 1979, the United States froze all Iranian bank accounts in the United States. This is an example of what type of sanction?
A) Aid sanction B) Comprehensive sanction C) Financial sanction D) Import/export sanction E) Third-party sanction