Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Redistributive policies are typically the least controversial and result in little partisan conflict.
2. Sequestration is a process by which Senators can hold budget proposals “hostage” until their demands for earmarks are met.
3. Earmark reform led to the elimination of pork and other earmarks in congressional legislation.
4. Congressional oversight is typically part of the implementation stage of policy-making.
5. Appropriations bills are constitutionally required to start in the House of Representatives.
1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False
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Democratic superdelegates are not pledged to a candidate and thus may support whichever candidate they choose
Indicate whether this statement is true or false?
The iron triangle is composed of
A) the three branches of government. B) think tanks, interest groups, and executive agencies. C) standing committees, subcommittees, and conference committees. D) interest groups, congressional committees, and bureaucrats. E) policy experts, bureaucrats, and committee chairpersons.
The policy process is linear, with a clear beginning and end
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The states have a general police power, meaning that the states
A) can create limited armed forces. B) have the exclusive right to undertake law enforcement activities. C) can regulate citizens in the area of safety, health, welfare, and morals. D) can enforce laws without interference from the federal government. E) have the power to collect taxes.