A governor’s power to grant pardons recently has been affected by which of the following?
a. legislation signed into law by the President
b. recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings
c. new DNA testing technology
d. improved legal access for convicted individuals
c. new DNA testing technology
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Senate confirmations of presidential appointments are lower in periods of __________
a. unified government b. divided government c. ideological government d. recess government
Which statement provides evidence for the usefulness of social media in a democratic system?
a. The U.S. press has been called "the fourth branch of government." b. Internet voting would lead to a significant increase in voter turnout. c. Bulletin boards were used by the organizers of the Tiananmen Square protests. d. Text messaging, Twitter, Facebook, and television media helped catalyze the "Arab Spring."
The constitutional provision found in Article I, Section 8, which gives Congress the means to execute its powers, is an example of what type of power?
a. Inherent b. Implied c. Derived d. Reserved e. Enumerated
Which organization is primarily responsible for monetary policy in the United States and has significant influence on the nation’s economic conditions?
A. the Council of Economic Advisers B. the Department of the Treasury C. the Federal Reserve Board D. the Export-Import Bank of the United States