The basic strategy of agency heads in the normal budget process is to
a. defend the base amount received the previous year and to seek funds for new or expanded programs.
b. get funds for new or expanded programs.
c. build a new budget request from scratch; a process known as zero-based budgeting.
d. defend the base amount received the previous year.
a
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a. the inaugurations of new presidents b. technological innovations c. soaring prices for energy d. wars or other significant military conflicts
Under restrictive federalism, which of the following is true?
a. The federal government is prohibited from creating unfunded mandates. b. States are granted authority to act only when the federal government allows it. c. States have tight control over local governments. d. Authority is shifted from the federal government to the states.
How many electoral votes does the District of Columbia have?
a. none, because it does not have representatives in the House or Senate b. one, equal to its one House member c. two, equal to its House and Senate members d. three e. five
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