Why was the bailout that finally passed in late 2008 significantly larger than the initial proposal of $500 million?
a. to react to the Congressional Budget Office’s revised estimates about how much money was needed
b. to peel off enough of the no votes in the House so that the bill could proceed to the Senate
c. to ensure that President Bush would to sign the finalized bill
d. to compensate all the banks’ lobbyists for their hard and diligent work in crafting the bill
b. to peel off enough of the no votes in the House so that the bill could proceed to the Senate
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farming, opening to world markets, and allowing private businesses. a. Great Leap Forward b. new economic thinking c. reform and opening d. special economic zones
The Fifteenth Amendment guarantees male citizens the right to __________ regardless of race.
A. own property B. vote C. run for political office D. marry
Which of the following is true about rationality?
A) Decision-makers often lack necessary information to accurately estimate the costs of an action. B) It is relatively easy to determine the national interest, because all states are interested in power. C) States arrive at decisions through their strongest leader, which is also known as the unitary-actor assumption. D) It is easy to calculate intangible political benefits against the tangible costs of a war.
The Constitution gives the president all of the following powers EXCEPT the ability to
a. act as commander-in-chief. b. grant pardons. c. make treaties. d. make major appointments such as judges, ambassadors, and the cabinet. e. issue decrees.