How do independent regulatory commissions differ from independent stand-alone agencies?
a. Unlike independent agencies, regulatory commissions are headed by a single administrator.
b. Unlike independent agencies, regulatory commissions are part of the president's cabinet.
c. Unlike independent agencies, regulatory commissions do not report directly to the president.
d. Unlike independent agencies, regulatory commissions are allowed to charge for their services.
c
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In 2012, the amount an individual couldlegally contribute to a candidate's campaign was __________
a. $100 b. $1,000 c. $2,500 d. $25,000
The central tenet of the Roosevelt Corollary was that the United States would
A. welcome European military intervention in the internal affairs of American countries that had proven themselves incapable of self-government. B. intervene on behalf of people who were struggling to prevent their liberties from being taken away by internal factions or outside threats. C. work closely with European powers to extend the blessings of republican government throughout the Americas. D. intervene in the affairs of American nations if they proved unable to protect themselves from foreign entanglements. E. make no attempt to increase its own territorial holdings, and would prevent any other country from trying to seize new land.
When can a recess appointment occur?
a. whenever the president wants b. in the period between sessions when Congress has officially adjourned c. any time Congress is not in session d. only over the winter holiday recess
In which of the following situations is the chief executive the most powerful?
a. A prime minister with a parliament in which no party has a majority b. An independently elected president with a legislature dominated by his or her own party c. A prime minister with a parliament in which his or her party has a clear majority d. An independently elected president with a legislature dominated by the opposition party