Why is it that legislation drafted with a high degree of specificity in order to aid effective implementation is generally more difficult to get passed?
What will be an ideal response?
Legislation which contains specific and clear language with regard to policy intent may be difficult to rally supporters around it for passage. Specificity may make it clear who the winners and losers are and complicate the task of building political coalitions necessary for passage.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which act required all multi-headed federal agencies to hold regular meetings in a public forum?
a. the Government in Sunshine Act b. the Freedom of Information Act c. the Negotiated Rulemaking Act d. the Pendleton Act
What type of ideological scale have social scientists developed to accurately represent people's ideologies?
A. two-dimensional B. linear spectrum C. one-dimensional D. circular chart E. multidimensional
The Constitution gives the power over the nation's armed forces to the __________
a. Congress b. president c. Supreme Court d. Secretary of Defense