All of the following factors have reduced the foreign policy influence of the Department of State except
a. the subculture of the department.
b. the relationship between the President and the Secretary of State.
c. the growth of the National Security Council (NSC) and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) bureaucracies.
d. the Obama dismissal of the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review.
e. the budget problems that have slowed recruitment of superior personnel.
D
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Some critics of cutbacks to public assistance programs often criticize
a. governors for vetoing legislation that is detrimental to the poor. b. state legislatures for catering to the needy. c. the wealthy for being too politically organized. d. low wages that put a strain on social welfare programs.
When an interest group gives money to its lobbyist to support a particular political candidate, that money frequently comes from
a. membership dues. b. individual donations. c. money collected by the group from fees. d. endowments from government grants. e. publications and conferences.
Which of the following best describes the types of sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union in response to the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014?
a. targeted at high-ranking officials and firms b. intended to punish small business owners and consumers c. aimed at limiting travel to and from Russia d. a complete embargo against all Russian goods and services
The political knowledge of many young adults changes from high school to college especially if professors encourage students to
A) respect authority.
B) organize third parties.
C) criticize the Constitution.
D) question authority.
E) train in traditional values.