A Texas governor can use "executive orders" to accomplish all the following, EXCEPT
A) set policies.
B) create task forces.
C) abolish boards and commissions.
D) tell other state officials what they must do without authorization by the legislature.
D
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Organizations that pursue public policy goals on behalf of their members are
a. special interests. b. legislatures. c. interest groups. d. advocates. e. lobbyists.
PPBS, though not in wide use in the federal government today, nonetheless has the advantage of encouraging systematic planning of programs as part of the budget process
a. True b. False
The first Gulf War against Iraq is considered an example of __________.
A. deterrence B. preventive war C. preemptive war D. collective security
Presidents have the power to change the direction of the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary by
A) appointing new judges who in principle have philosophies consistent with the president. B) firing judges and justices on the grounds of incompatibility. C) forcing Congress to consider impeachment of specific judges. D) declaring martial law, which restricts judicial decision making. E) limiting the jurisdiction of the federal courts with an executive order.