When would Congress be most likely to allow a federal agency significant discretion in rule-making?

a. following a congressional election
b. following a presidential election
c. following the passage of a law that required multiple compromises
d. following the passage of a law supported by both political parties


c

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The main concern about issue networks arises because of which of the following factors?

a. None of the members of an issue network is a government employee, so these networks are an example of interest groups holding too much sway in public policy. b. Issue networks consist of only government employees, so they are lacking the perspective of the business and education worlds that could contribute to better policy decisions. c. Issue networks are composed of large groups of campaign contributors, which means they have too much power over legislators, especially during election years. d. Individuals are continually moving through the "revolving door" of employment, thus opening the door to the possibility of impropriety and corruption.

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Take a look at the survey question below:

How often did you seek help from the faculty member outside of class? (check only one alternative) 1-2 times during the semester 2-3 times during the semester 3-4 times during the semester 4 or more times during the semester Which suggestion of survey construction does the question violate? a. make alternatives clear b. ask about one issue per question c. avoid negative wording d. avoid leading questions

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Lobbyists are a significant source of technical policy information for legislators

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Kenneth Starr was the independent counsel who investigated Bill Clinton

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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