A refusal to spend funds that Congress has appropriated is called

a. impeachment.
b. impoundment.
c. line item veto.
d. proclamation.
e. signing statement.


ANS: B

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The revolution of ______________________ reflects the hope for a better way of life and is especially associated with peoples in the developing world.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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