In the House, before major bills are scheduled for floor debate, they must first go to the __________, which decides the terms under which bills will be debated by the House.

A. conference committee
B. markup committee
C. Rules Committee
D. Ways and Means Committee


Answer: C

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In _____________, the Supreme Court said that the Seventh Amendment does not provide the right to a jury trial where Congress "has created a ‘private' right that is so closely integrated into a public regulatory scheme as to be a matter appropriate for agency resolution with limited involvement by the Article III judiciary."

a. Colgrove v. Battin (1973) b. Curtis v. Loether (1974) c. Stack v. Boyle (1951) d. Thomas v. Union Carbide (1985)

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In what way is "smart power" smart?

a. It relies heavily on technology. b. It is based on one state's ability to effectively deceive another. c. It depends on the strategic combination of soft and hard power. d. It relies on small but devastating surgical strikes against an opponent.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, daily and weekly newspapers reached a relatively large portion of the population. 2. The use of yellow journalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries resulted in a decrease in newspaper and magazine sales. 3. As cable news channels became more prevalent, television news became more partisan in its presentation. 4. Media outlets that cater to specialized audiences are said to practice partisan journalism.

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The 1993 National Voter Registration Act is more commonly known as the ______.

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

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