Organizations that are sometimes independent but that more often are the political arms of corporations, labor unions, or interest groups--established to contribute to candidates or to work for general political goals--are independent regulatory commissions (IRCs)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The Communications Act of 1934 established the __________ to regulate the airwaves
A) Federal Communications Commission B) Public Broadcasting Service C) Federal Radio Commission D) National Public Radio E) Federal Regulatory Commission
Which statement regarding the judicial system is true?
a. The ability for the judicial branch to overturn laws is included in Article III of the Constitution b. The judicial branch can offer an opinion but cannot overturn laws. c. The ability for the judicial branch to find laws unconstitutional was established in its finding of Marbury v. Madison. d. The judicial branch can decide a law is unconstitutional without holding any proceedings.
The series of demonstrations that became known as the "Arab Spring" was an example of a protest movement that arose because of a feeling of protest
A. against economic inequality. B. against American international influence. C. against global warming. D. against authoritarian rule.
"Police power" is
a. the power to prosecute murderers. b. the power to engage in surveillance of citizens. c. granted to the national government under Article I, Section 8. d. listed specifically in the Tenth Amendment as being reserved to the states. e. general power of the states to provide for public health and safety.