In recent decades, congressional leaders have turned to omnibus legislation in order to ______.
a. make minor changes in existing laws that otherwise Congress couldn’t be bothered to address.
b. reduce spending on pork-barrel projects.
c. pass important legislation that might otherwise be blocked by Congress or the president.
d. declare war on other countries and fund anti-terrorism programs.
e. ensure the needs of their constituents are being met at the local level.
c. pass important legislation that might otherwise be blocked by Congress or the president.
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Public opinion surveys used by major media pollsters to predict electoral winners with speed and precision are called __________
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Which of the following is generally the case for restrictions of free speech in America?
A) Speech has never been restricted in America. B) Speech rights are usually restricted in America. C) Speech rights are more restricted during war times or when the nation is under threat. D) Speech rights are less restricted during war times or when the nation is under threat.
The Medicaid program is
A) the same as the Medicare program. B) a public assistance program to help pay hospital, doctor, and medical bills for persons with low incomes. C) a scholarship program to try to ensure that there are medical personnel in rural areas. D) a bonus program for medical personnel who perform their jobs well. E) no help any longer in the United States.
The case where one state is able and willing to determine and maintain the essential rules by which relations among states are governed is called
a. anarchy. c. hegemony. b. free trade. d. capitalism.