Which of the following is an example of grassroots/outside lobbying?
a. a petition sent to representatives in Congress
b. an organization asking members for donations to support the group's work
c. taking a member of Congress out to lunch
d. a group forming a coalition with another group that has similar policy goals
a
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Why is it easier for the president to influence foreign and defense policy than it is for Congress to do so?
A. The public, the courts, and Congress have granted the executive branch deference in this area. B. The president has unlimited appropriations for foreign and defense policy. C. The president has the power to approve treaties. D. The president can pass laws that require Congress to act.
In the United States, Congressional subcommittees have far less power than full committees
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
As explained by Wade, capital flows connected to shifts in macroeconomic and financial conditions in the major industrial economies will bring about what negative consequence?
a. amplified boom and bust cycles b. greater rates of bank insolvency c. less transparency in true bank asset values d. reduced ability of shareholders to know the true value of their assets e. reduced capability by banks to raise new capital at high cost or reduce lending to remain solvent
What landmark case resulted in the ability of corporations, unions, and other groups to spend unlimited funds on the support or defeat of particular candidates?
A) McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission B) Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission C) McConnell v. Federal Election Commission D) Buckley v. Valeo E) Federal Election Commission v. Wisconsin Right to Life, Inc.