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. president pro tempore
Answer: c
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Which of the following statements best describes contemporary relationships between presidents and Congress?
a. They are always passive, with Congress dominating the executive branch. b. They are consensual in times of economic growth. c. They are generally antagonistic. d. They are generally hostile during periods of unified government.
Theories are
A) either right or wrong. B) evaluated on the basis of being right or wrong. C) not open to verification. D) always tentative statements.
In early 2014, President Obama raised the minimum wage for all temporary workers provided to the federal government through private contracts because Congress would not enact legislation to increase worker compensation. His actions were an example of which of the following?
A. An executive agreement B. An executive order C. Administrative law D. A signing statement E. A pocket veto
With no other changes in economic policy, a recession will reduce __________
a. government revenue b. government spending c. government regulation of the economy d. the amount of money the government can borrow