This individual keeps close contact with all members of his or her party, counts votes for key legislation, prepares summaries of bills, and acts as a communications link within the party
a. committee chairperson
b. majority/minority leader
c. majority/minority whip
d. Speaker of the House
c
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In Afghanistan, people identify first and foremost with patriarchal tribal groups known as clans. What kind of state does this reinforce?
a. Failed b. Federal c. Feudal d. Unitary
Which of the following is true about direct democracy ballot items, such as initiatives and referendums?
a. They are less popular with voters. b. They usually earn more votes than the choice of a governor or president. c. They need a higher number of “yes” votes to pass than elected officials do. d. They usually earn fewer votes than the choice of a governor or president.
In response to the 2008 economic crisis, President Bush favored a massive spending program to shore up shaky banks. Which statement explains how this is an example of Keynesian economics?
a. Keynes favored policies that could be implemented and changed quickly. b. Keynes believed that a stable banking system was the key to economic stability. c. According to Keynes, governments can best address recessions through deficit spending. d. According to Keynes, the private sector will always mimic the economic behavior of the government.
Public policy is best defined as
A. promotion of the common good through regulatory instruments. B. deconstructing a policy issue in order to study aspects of the issue. C. government action taken in response to a public problem. D. activities of think tanks, interest groups, and government agents to address public problems.