When the House Rules Committee issues a "closed rule" on a bill, it allows __________.
A. the setting of a timeframe for a decision on the bill
B. a full debate in a full session of the House
C. a full debate in committee behind closed doors
D. only a yes or a no vote without amendments
Answer: D
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Who of the following best represents a pioneer of the realist perspective on international relations?
a. Karl Marx b. Immanuel Kant c. Woodrow Wilson d. Thomas Hobbes
Anarchy has been mitigated somewhat by what development in the past half century?
A) Economic sanctions being used more sparingly B) Terrorism and international criminal networks working together C) The development of realist theory D) The emergence of IOs, NGOs, and TANs E) The increasing complexity of issues
In the 2008 election, the Democratic Party gained a surprising 21 seats in the House of Representatives while Democrat Barack Obama won the presidency. This is an example of
a. a nonpartisan election. b. an at-large election. c. reapportionment. d. the coattail effect. e. ticket-splitting.
Voter turnout matters because
A) federal funds are allocated on the basis of the number of voters in a congressional district. B) better candidates are selected when more people vote. C) politicians pay more attention to those who vote than to those who do not vote. D) it makes citizens feel better. E) it makes our country look better.