Both Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy got into political difficulties in part because they relied too heavily on bureaucratic expertise when making important policy decisions involving military deployments
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Electors are selected during each presidential election year by _____.
A. the representatives of Congress B. the states' political parties C. members of the Credentials Committee D. presidential candidates E. members of the Senate
Which of the following is correct about compensation for Texas legislators?
A) Texas lawmakers are among the highest paid large-state legislators in the country. B) Because Texas lawmakers' salaries are so high, they are prohibited from collecting retainer and consulting fees. C) Texas lawmakers have received a salary increase almost every year since 1975. D) Although the Texas Ethics Commission can increase per diem allowances, the voters must approve salary increases for legislators.
Compared to a colleague in the Senate, a House member
A. has a broader constituency. B. is less reliant on staff. C. faces reelection less often. D. usually has more prestige. E. All of these answers are correct.
What is a major concern about population growth in wealthy countries?
a. revolution will occur when the country gets too large b. population growth will run up against the limits of available resources c. too many people will lead to economic instability d. communism will be inevitable as the masses organize to demand equality