Organizational __________ occurs when the political system provides so many special benefits to interest groups that everyone's standard of living is lowered
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Answer: sclerosis
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In 1991, the Texas Legislature passed an ethics bill restricting lobbyists' expenditures, tightening reporting requirements, and establishing the
A) Texas Ethics Commission. B) Legislative Budged Board. C) Legislative Counsel. D) Office of the Texas Secretary of State. E) Texas Register.
The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution does which of the following?
A) It makes state constitutions supreme to the United States Constitution. B) It makes state constitutions and all laws made under them supreme to all laws passed by the United States government. C) It makes state constitutions and all laws made under them supreme to all treaties entered into by the United States government. D) None of the above. E) It prevents states from challenging federal law.
What powers does the US Constitution give to American presidents and in what ways can presidents seek to expand on those powers?
In constructing an answer, make sure to consider not only the intentions of the Framers, but also the distribution of powers among the branches of government.
When considering the history of the federal government's powers over the states, what happened during the Great Depression?
A) The powers of the federal government increased and state prerogatives decreased. B) The federal government lost power because it was perceived that it created the problem. C) The federal government lost power because of its inability to create solutions. D) State powers increased because states were more able to generate consensus. E) Federal powers increased because the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution creates a status similar to martial law during crises.