If a Senator wishes to delay a vote on a piece of legislation by continuously talking/debating the issues, he/she has initiated a ______.
a. cloture
b. filibuster
c. floor debate
d. consent request
b. filibuster
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Examples of unintended consequences of selling arms to other countries is
a. blowback. b. the creation of a military industrial complex. c. vertical nuclear proliferation. d. opportunity cost.
Why do citizens often look to government to provide public goods?
A. Government has coercive authority to prevent free riding and the necessary resources to undertake expensive projects. B. Only the government can be trusted not to exploit citizens. C. Government charges fair prices and has the coercive authority to prevent the tragedy of the commons. D. Government regulations are sensible, and the government has decided to privatize all but a few essential functions to promote greater efficiency.
Who had to pay poll taxes?
a. winning candidates b. losing candidates c. voters d. nonvoters
The United States has ratified and follows the Kyoto Protocol
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false