Although the Department of State’s budget rose to over $45 billion in 2014, what percentage of the national defense budget did that really represent?
a. About 2 percent
b. About 4 percent
c. About 6 percent
d. About 8 percent
a. About 2 percent
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Which of the following was NOT a result of the discovery of large oil reserves in Mexico during the 1970s?
a. These reserves allowed the government to embark upon substantial investment programs in virtually all sectors of the Mexican economy. b. These reserves allowed Mexico to finance initiatives to reduce poverty and halt declining agricultural productivity. c. These reserves allowed the government to address, at least initially, some of the problems brought about by import substitution industrialization. d. These reserves resulted in Mexico becoming increasingly vulnerable to international economic fluctuations in the demand for and price of oil. e. These reserves increased the power of privileged interest groups in Mexico and their ability to influence government policy.
Congress is a decentralized, fragmented institution. What are the implications of these realities on its lawmaking/policymaking role? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
As president, Lyndon Johnson enjoyed considerable success in Congress until
A) the Vietnam War sapped his strength. B) he decided to run for reelection. C) numerous scandals erupted in the tax department. D) reporters were banned from White House gatherings. E) his appointment of Abe Fortas to the Supreme Court.
The Texas Public Information Act requires agencies to ______.
a. post a website b. keep records c. share information d. hide information