In the Senate, the schedule for considering legislation is usually set by:
a. the Senate Rules Committee.
b. the majority leader.
c. the minority leader.
d. the majority and minority leaders consulting with each other.
e. the President.
b
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Even in a world with floating exchange rates, states have some ability to control the value of their currency. What is an advantage of having a weak currency?
a. Exporting industries benefit from a weak currency as their goods are cheaper for foreigners to purchase. b. Traveling citizens benefit from a weak currency as they can purchase more goods abroad. c. Consumers benefit from a weak currency as they can afford to buy more imports. d. There are no advantages to a weak currency.
The Electoral College __________
a. is an example of direct democracy b. means that the U.S. directly elects its president c. gives small states more influence in electing the president d. gives large states with great populations little power to elect the president
Which of the following statements about partisan-centered communications is accurate?
A. Most partisan Internet sites seek to intensify partisan outrage. B. Fox and MSNBC use a largely partisan model of newscast presentation. C. Liberal and conservative partisan talk shows differ in the nature of language and images they use to achieve their goals. D. The presentation of opinions and news on the Internet has recently been trending less partisan. E. Most partisan Internet sites seek to demonize a particular group or ethnicity.
What is the main purpose of the judicial branch?
a. to make and pass laws and policies b. to enforce existing laws c. to interpret laws d. to keep the president in check