All of the following statements concerning the governor’s veto power are true EXCEPT that ______.
a. if the governor does not sign a bill within twenty days when it is passed at the end of a session, the bill dies
b. if the governor fails to sign or veto a bill while the legislature is in session, it becomes law in ten days
c. the governor has twenty days from the end of a session to veto a bill that was passed at the end of the session
d. the governor has a line-item veto on budget bills
a. if the governor does not sign a bill within twenty days when it is passed at the end of a session, the bill dies
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How might you characterize the difference between inside lobbying and outside lobbying?
a. Inside lobbying focuses on reelecting incumbent candidates, while outside lobbying pursues the election of challengers b. Inside lobbying most often occurs with members of Congress and their staff, while outside lobbyists focus primarily on the executive branch. c. Inside lobbying takes place within the power structures of Washington, while outside lobbying is driven by individuals who are "outside" the political system. d. Inside lobbyists advocate directly with decision makers in government, while outside lobbyists seek to influence opinion and stimulate action by the general public. e. Inside lobbyists file briefs or pursue litigation, while outside lobbyists focus primarily on public demonstrations and rallies.
Which of the following is true regarding the present relationship of the two houses of Congress?
A) House seats are safer than Senate seats. B) Senate seats are safer than House seats. C) There are fewer marginal Senate seats than there are marginal House seats D) The House is more responsive than the Senate to pressures for change in the status quo. E) House seats are just as safe as Senate seats.
Fundraising for the 2016 campaign was extraordinary because of the enormous amount of money that came from
A. the national party organizations. B. super PACs. C. contributions of less than $200 from individuals. D. ordinary PACs. E. the state party organizations.
User charges have fallen out of favor with state and local officials
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.