Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?
a. when an agency is creating environmental regulations
b. when an agency is under congressional investigation
c. when an agency is implementing a law that contains ambiguity
d. when an agency is elevated to the status of a cabinet department
c
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Despite the Fifth Amendment's ban on self-incrimination, a witness can be compelled to testify against himself under which of the following circumstances?
A. if accused of treason B. when there is a clear and present danger to the public if the defendant refused to testify C. if granted immunity from prosecution D. when prosecuted by the federal government for a state crime
Describe the concept of the unitary executive. Discuss whether or not this concept is practical
What will be an ideal response?
The definition of what constitutes a democracy has
a. not changed in the last 200 years. b. is critical for testing democratic peace theory. c. is irrelevant for testing democratic peace theory. d. always required female suffrage.
According to the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act, individuals are defined as lobbyists who ________ and the act ________
A) ?receive money to be used principally to influence legislation before Congress; did not require their disclosure or registration B) receive money to be used principally to influence legislation before Congress; required their disclosure C) work in Washington D.C. in any capacity except as an elected official and his or her staff; did not require their registration D) receive money to work as an advocate for a cause, interest group or foundation; required their review by the Internal Revenue Service E) receive money from any elected official, congressional staffer, executive branch member or judicial branch member; required their review by the Internal Revenue Service