A temporary committee within either chamber of Congress that is established to investigate a particular issue of concern is called a
a. conference committee.
b. standing committee.
c. joint committee.
d. presidential committee.
e. select committee.
ANS: E
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An oddball case that is located far from all other cases is called
a. a correlation. b. an insignificant case. c. an outlier. d. a residual.
The last experience of cohabitation (1997–2002) produced what reform?
a. Run-off elections would be held until the same coalition holds both the presidency and the National Assembly. b. The president's term was reduced to five years, and elections for the president and National Assembly would be held at the same time. c. The National Assembly would be dissolved, and new elections called in the event of cohabitation. d. The National Assembly gained the power to appoint the president. e. The president was permitted to reject the initial nominee for prime minister in the event of cohabitation but would have to accept the subsequent choice.
The theory of dual sovereignty is sometimes called
A) marble cake federalism. D) Dillon's rule. B) nullification. E) cooperative federalism. C) layer cake federalism.
Texas senators are typically elected for six-year terms
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.