Which of the following provisions in the Constitution helps foster congressional independence?

a. The president’s veto power.
b. Members generally cannot be arrested during congressional sessions, except in extreme circumstances.
c. Political parties help fund electoral campaigns and provide other resources such as voter outreach.
d. Congressional committees are carefully designed to avoid outside influence.


b. Members generally cannot be arrested during congressional sessions, except in extreme circumstances.

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A. mission statements B. identification of core bodies C. details of essential operating procedures D. descriptions of foundational structures E. All of these answers are correct.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) descriptive, structural, and contrast questions B) descriptive, unstructured, and contrast questions C) definition, structural, and contrast questions D) definition, structural, and substantive questions

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