The U.S. Senate was created as a slower, more deliberative body in which legislation is forced to proceed at a more thoughtful pace. What is a primary reason for this design?
A) to prevent the U.S. House of Representatives from originating any bills
B) to protect against radical shifts in government that result from swift changes in popular opinion
C) to protect legislation from a presidential veto
D) to make sure that the legislation is enforceable
E) the arrangement was not by design, but evolved over time
B
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a. Instability in the Middle East. b. A rapid reduction in Saudi Arabian oil production. c. A Russian refusal to export oil. d. China’s growing economy.
A __________ is a collection of policy-oriented researchers and academics who are sources of policy ideas
a. caucus b. convention c. political machine d. think tank
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a. The president has a larger group of foreign and defense policy advisers. b. The president has unlimited appropriations for foreign and defense policy. c. The president has the power to approve treaties. d. The president cannot use the military without prior approval from Congress.