Which is one reason why the power and responsibility of the presidency has increased?
a. The presidents' use of the line-item veto has increased their power over the Congress.
b. The budgets for government agencies have decreased, leaving more responsibility to the president.
c. Modern presidents have to exercise powers as commander in chief, while earlier presidents did not.
d. The United States has increased its prominence on the world stage.
d
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The belief that free trade is especially important in a global economy was the impetus for the __________ among the United States, Canada, and Mexico
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The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S. indicate the end of
a. The Cold War b. Post-Cold War Era c. Concert of Europe d. Bipolar system e. Multi-polar system
Benefits to which every eligible person has a legal right and the government cannot deny are provided by which of the following programs?
A. Retroactive policies B. Discretionary spending C. Controllable spending D. Entitlements E. Earmarks
Which of the following statements is true of the House of Representatives?
A) The House convicts federal officials of impeachable offenses. B) The House originates bills for raising revenues. C) The House has fewer rules and restrictions than the Senate. D) House members are chosen from the entire state for six-year terms. E) House members have more prestige and media attention than Senate members.