What factors tend to influence presidential success rates in persuading Congress to pass legislation they support?
What will be an ideal response?
The largest factor is party control. Presidents are quite successful (on average, 75%) under unified government but much lower under divided government. Timing is also important; presidents tend to lose congressional support over the course of their terms.
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How has the seniority system been altered when choosing chairs of congressional committees?
a. The most senior member is no longer automatically made the chair. b. Chairs now automatically assume their position by being the longest-serving party member. c. The oldest member of each committee now becomes the chair. d. Chairs are no longer appointed by the leader of the majority party. e. Chairs are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An observational researcher who changes criteria for coding behavior over time is showing
a. observer bias. b. subject reactivity. c. cluster sampling. d. observer drift.
The official published record of all executive branch rules, regulations, and orders is referred to as which of the following?
A. The Administrative Register B. The Congressional Record C. The Executive Record D. The Federal Register E. The Official Record