If both the president and vice president die, resign, or are disabled, the ________ will become president
A) First Lady
B) Secretary of Defense
C) Secretary of State
D) Senate President Pro Tempore
E) Speaker of the House
E
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What are interest groups?
a. Independent, voluntary associations that seek to influence government policies b. Congressional subcommittees that seek to influence industry c. Policy committees of the executive branch that seek to streamline the bureaucracy d. Independent joint subcommittees from the executive and legislative branches
Which of the following conditions, if true, would eliminate the free rider/collective action problem?
a. if participation in an interest group were mandatory b. if members were allowed to vote on matters of concern to the interest group c. if participation in an interest group were voluntary d. if the leaders of an interest group were able to set the group's priorities e. if an interest group focused on providing benefits to society as a whole
The federal bureaucracy consists of the departments, agencies, and offices within the __________that perform the functions of government
a. legislature b. executive branch c. judicial branch d. Senate
Earmarks comprise roughly what percent of the total federal budget?
A) more than 80 % B) 50% C) 20% D) 10% E) less than 5%