Lobbying is defined as
a. the press’s habit of waiting just outside congressional hearings to interview politicians as they depart.
b. the movement of a bill back and forth between the House and the Senate.
c. informal news conferences held by politicians on the steps of the legislature.
d. appeals from citizens and groups to legislators for favorable policies and decisions.
d. appeals from citizens and groups to legislators for favorable policies and decisions.
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Tactical nuclear weapons __________.
A. are not integrated into conventional forces because of concerns about theft or accident B. were phased out by the United States and Russia when the Cold War ended C. remain in the former Soviet republics of Ukraine and Kazakhstan D. were once carried on long-range bombers
Evaluation of governmental agencies does not usually include
a. site visits. b. grand-jury inquiries. c. evaluation of citizen complaints. d. before-and-after research designs.
What tool dictates the amount that banks must keep on deposit at the Federal Reserve? This amount is a certain percentage of the total amount the banks have out in loans.
A. federal funds requirement B. reserve requirement C. open market requirement D. minimum rate requirement
Which of the following is considered a major success of the United Nations?
a. the UN peacekeeping mission in Syria b. the Arab Spring c. the World Food Program d. the Peace Corps