The Environmental Protection Agency was created in 1970 by President Truman
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Using Figure 8.3, campaign contributors are overwhelmingly __________
a. Hispanic women b. African American women c. Asian men d. white men
Australia charges voters a twenty dollar fine for failing to vote. This rule addresses which problem that results in low voter turnout in some countries?
a. A belief that voting is pointless b. A sense of apathy about political participation c. A calculation that taking the time to vote is not worthwhile d. A feeling that the government is not doing its job effectively
During major historical events such as the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and on the World Trade Center and Pentagon in 2001, why does the role and position of president become so important?
A) The constitution requires that Americans follow the president's advice. B) As "crisis manager," the president is in a unique position to respond quickly to unexpected crises. C) Congress is often unwilling to lead during emergencies so the president's role and authority increases. D) The states have sole power to respond to threats against them by foreign powers but they rely on the president for guidance. E) Congress is incapable of taking any type of action against foreign enemies so this responsibility is left to the president.
In order to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, a bill is referred to ______.
a. the whole floor of both houses b. subcommittees in both houses c. a conference committee d. the president for a decision