Which of the following terms best describes the process by which government allocates resources among competing purposes to provide the greatest social, economic, and political benefit?

A. rescission process
B. impoundment process
C. backward mapping
D. budget process


D. budget process

Political Science

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Presidents must rely heavily on the power of persuasion because they have

A. limited staffs. B. to face inordinate resistance from within their own parties. C. to spend their entire first terms campaigning for reelection. D. vague constitutional powers and a lack of ensured legislative majorities. E. All of these are correct.

Political Science

Texas' first petition for statehood was denied because

A. there was not a free state to balance the admittance of Texas as a slave state. B. the vast majority of Anglo settlers did not consider themselves American. C. the Spanish and Mexican settlers who remained in Texas threatened revolt. D. the U.S. felt that Mexico still had a valid claim to the land.

Political Science

Over time, the responsibilities of states have increased due to _____

a. increased citizen expectations b. urbanization and the reduction of distances between governments and people c. greater demands for education in order to get better jobs d. all of these e. urbanization and the reduction of distances between governments and people, as well as greater demands for education in order to get better jobs

Political Science

One of the key issues in social welfare policy is striking a balance between social programs and spending that benefit the elderly and the young

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science