The Jack Abramoff bribery scandal prompted Congress to enact new ethics rules, starting in 2007 . Under these new rules, members of Congress ___________
a. may accept payment for making speeches and attending events
b. may accept small gifts from lobbyists, but they must be reported
c. may not accept free travel for any reason
d. may not accept gifts, travel, or meals from lobbyists
d
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Which year saw the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which enhances the federal prohibition of discrimination against people with disabilities?
A. 1988 B. 1973 C. 1990 D. 1968 E. 2008
Is it fair to say that the U.S. Supreme Court gave itself the power of judicial review? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act is also known as the __________
a. McCain-Kerry bill b. Palin-Biden Act c. McCain-Feingold bill d. Reid-Boehner bill
International organizations like the UN mobilizing to manage security threats and conflict recurrence in various countries around the world is tantamount to ______.
A. peacekeeping B. peacebuilding C. global governance D. conflict management