Which of the following is a constitutional duty of the vice president?
A) presiding over the Senate
B) overseeing the federal court system
C) serving as a member of the Cabinet
D) attending meetings among foreign leaders
E) advising the president
A
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After the Second Continental Congress, most states adopted a ______.
A. bicameral, two-chamber legislature B. weak executive C. unicameral, one-chamber legislature D. strong executive
The textbook suggests that weak congressional oversight was a factor in the ______.
a. attacks of September 11, 2001 b. decision to begin the war in Iraq c. slow response of the government to Hurricane Katrina d. increasing budget deficit e. BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Voters can directly contribute to the U.S. campaign system through a tax donation that goes to which governmental entity?
a. Congressional Campaign Fund b. American Elections Department c. Political Equality Commission d. Federal Elections Commission
How is lobbying Congress similar to lobbying the courts?
a. Both involve lobbying related to pending legislation. b. Both involve use of political action committee (PAC) contributions to gain access to decision makers. c. Both are commonly used methods of interest groups seeking to influence public policy. d. Both depend on building personal relationships with decision makers.