A basic difference between a parliament such as Great Britain's and the U.S. Congress is
A) that the principal role of Congress is to debate national issues.
B) members of Parliament have more power and higher pay.
C) members of Congress are more likely to vote the party line.
D) Congress does not select a president.
E) members of Parliament have nicer offices.
D
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Which of the following best describes an opinion leader?
A. One who is able to influence the opinions of others because of position, expertise, or personality B. A pollster C. Always someone whose job is to sway public opinion, such as a member of Congress D. A public relations expert E. Someone who relies on position or expertise, rather than something like personality
One of the key ideas expressed in The Declaration of Independence is __________equality.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Why are there currently 435 members in the House of Representatives?
a. The Constitution requires a specific ratio of representatives to constituents. b. The Constitution stipulates exactly 435 members. c. The number has grown each decade, according to census data. d. The number is fixed by statute.
The single most important policy statement of any government is through the ________ document
A. strategic plan B. capital improvement plan C. budget D. legislative requests