When it comes to the use of lobbyists to promote the needs of local government, which is an argument not used by critics?
A) Local government advocacy is a responsibility best met by local elected officials.
B) Taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for lobbyists.
C) Money dedicated to lobbyists would be better spent on services and projects, especially when local governments face financial shortfalls.
D) Local governments need additional leverage when it comes to combating unfunded mandates.
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Nongovernmental organizations are uncommon and tend to be fairly uniform in their goals and membership
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true regarding the civil rights legislation that was passed by Congress after the Civil War?
A. Much of it was very ineffective and parts were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. B. It played a major role in creating equality for African Americans. C. It was accepted by the American public. D. It prevented African Americans from being extended equal public accommodations. E. All of these are correct.
How does the Federal Register attempt to contribute to deliberation?
a. Citizens can read it to follow what the bureaucracy is doing and help officials reason about public policy. b. Lawmakers can read it for summaries of bills and potential issues that may arise from the legislation. c. It provides voters with information regarding the propositions on the ballot in elections. d. It serves as the focus of deliberation in the House of Representatives and Senate. e. The president and Congress are both able to exchange comments within its pages.