What is protectionism?
a. government policies to encourage exports to amass wealth
b. government policies to aggressively pursue export markets while protecting domestic markets
c. government policies to restrict imports to shield local businesses from global competition
d. government policies designed to stimulate global trade and competition
c. government policies to restrict imports to shield local businesses from global competition
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What is the purpose of the Cabinet officers?
a. to advise the president on economic policy b. to assess legislative proposals for budgetary issues c. to lobby Congress in defense of the president's budget d. to head giant administrative organizations
All of the following are true of interest groups EXCEPTÂ that they
A. use a wide range of techniques and strategies to promote their policy goals. B. are extremely successful in persuading the president to endorse their programs completely. C. may try to block or weaken legislation. D. provide officials with information and assistance when needed. E. may lobby officials personally or use the general public to influence government on their behalf.
Why is it that despite Jews only making up less than 2 percent of the U.S. population most elected officials take a pro-Israel stance?
A) A great deal of elected officials are themselves Jewish. B) Most elected officials are ignorant of the politics of Israel, and so simply go along with the wishes of American Jews. C) Most elected officials are predisposed to supporting Israel regardless of pressure from citizens. D) Among American Jews are extremely avid supporters of Israel.
Local officials or attorneys who have been granted limited judicial powers are?
a. prosecutors b. public defenders c. assigned counsel d. magistrates