What is an omnibus bill?
a. A bill that never makes it out of committee because of partisan conflict
b. A piece of legislation authorizing new executive agencies
c. A very specific piece of legislation detailing one topic
d. A long piece of legislation encompassing disparate policy topics
d. A long piece of legislation encompassing disparate policy topics
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Although multi-issue interest groups pursue various agendas, what factor most distinguished them from other groups?
a. a central theme b. the common demographics of their membership c. fundraising resources d. their greater impact on politicians
Which statement about tuition at state colleges and universities in Texas is true? a. Texas was once known nationally for its low tuition
b. Tuition went up by more than an average of 80 percent from 2003 through the balance of the decade. c. The state has sought ways to lower its financial responsibilities for higher education. d. Tuition was once the same at all state universities, but this is no longer the case. e. All of these statements are true.
Who is currently the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
a. John Roberts b. Samuel Alito c. Clarence Thomas d. Anthony Kennedy
Why does the government spend about six billion dollars a year to gather, analyze, and publish statistics?
a. Accurate data is necessary when lawmakers are deliberating on policy issues. b. Special interest groups advocate the publication of data in their field in order to support their individual causes. c. Such spending is the result of lobbyist presence on Capitol Hill. d. The amount of money spent on data analysis results from the inefficiency and overlapping structure of the bureaucracy. e. While politicians seldom argue over gathering data, they generally come to a standstill when actual policies are at hand and cannot agree on how to spend the money.