The standing committees of the Texas Legislature engage in oversight of the executive branch ______.
a. because there is a natural distrust of the executive among members of the legislature
b. to assure that procedures, standards, and regulations developed by the agencies follow legislative intent
c. because the executive is staffed mostly by political appointees who require constant monitoring
d. because constituents demand it and reward it
e. to placate powerful interest groups
b. to assure that procedures, standards, and regulations developed by the agencies follow legislative intent
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A) that all participants will finish the experiment. B) that the groups are equivalent at the beginning of the study. C) that the groups are equivalent at the end of the study. D) that the groups are different from one another.
Supply-side economics supporters believe all but:
A. tax cuts can raise tax revenue B. tax cuts reduce deficits C. willingness to invest is a direct function of the tax rate D. prosperous taxpayers prefer saving their income
In which situation would the Texas legislature use its bureaucratic oversight function?
a. When reviewing a state agency to ensure it is meeting its intended purpose b. When reviewing House and Senate versions of a bill to come up with a compromise c. When passing a resolution that requires no action by the governor d. When reviewing the redistricting process to ensure districts are equal in size
President Theodore Roosevelt expanded on the Monroe Doctrine in 1904, asserting that ______.
a. Spanish-speaking peoples had a right to sanctuary in the United States b. the United States’ sphere of influence was unlimited c. the United States was the guarantor of political, economic, and military stability in Latin America and the Caribbean d. the United States would defend its protectorate, Cuba, against threats coming from Asia