What is the purpose of executive orders?
A.) to guide Congress when it implements statutes
B.) to create and guide the federal bureaucracy in implementing policy
C.) to guide the states when implementing federal laws
D.) to guide the Supreme Court and the judiciary when the branch implements legal decisions
Ans: B.) to create and guide the federal bureaucracy in implementing policy
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Why is the language in the necessary and expedient clause in the Constitution important when thinking about the relationship between Congress and the presidency?
a. It increases tension between the two branches because it authorizes the president to propose legislation to Congress. b. It decreases tension between the two branches because it provides an opportunity for the president to work with members of the opposition party on the budget. c. It provides an opportunity for Congress to reassert its dominance in the struggle between the two branches of government. d. It increases congressional influence in the sphere of foreign policy. e. It strengthens and clarifies the separation of powers principle between the two branches of government.
The relaxation of tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States is a policy known as
a. détente. b. extended deterrence. c. the Reagan Doctrine. d. the Carter Doctrine. e. containment.
A hospital district is created by which of the following procedures?
a) by authorization from the Texas legislature b) by adoption from the county commissioners court c) by voter approval of a proposal from the legislature d) by the adoption of a constitutional amendment e) by approval of the districting board