Ways in which the legislature can control the bureaucracy include __________
a. appointing people to state boards and commissions and conducting performance reviews
b. passing sunset legislation and enacting revolving-door restrictions
c. protecting whistle-blowers and holding press conferences
d. establishing budgets and delegating interpretation and implementation authority
Answer: b
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Which of the following summarizes American views on overseas military expeditions?
A. Leery of them, but once started, Americans want to win, even if it means more intense fighting. B. Generally pacifistic unless the United States directly is attacked. C. Generally in favor of military action all the time. D. In favor of starting wars, but generally not to continue fighting them. E. None of these are correct.
As an approach to economic and social policy in the United Kingdom, neoliberalism supports
a. increased social spending. b. the promotion of market competition and entrepreneurship. c. government intervention in the economy through the use of nationalized industries. d. decreased foreign investment to limit Britain's exposure to the forces of globalization. e. all of these.
After world war I, the supreme court required states to adhere to basic protections in the bill of rights through the use of clauses in the _____________ amendment.
a. eighteenth b. eleventh c. fourteenth d. tenth