According to the Constitution, a national constitutional convention can be called by __________ to propose an amendment
A) a majority of the states
B) a majority vote in both houses of Congress
C) a two-thirds vote of either the House or the Senate
D) Congress at the request of two-thirds of state legislatures
E) three-fourths of the states
D
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One of the most powerful agencies in Washington, DC, the __________ assists in the preparation of the federal budget and monitors federal agencies throughout the year.
A. Council of Economic Advisers B. Office of Management and Budget C. Department of Budget and Commerce D. House Ways and Means Committee E. Senate Budget Committee
Someone who acts in the best interests of the citizens rather than according to the citizens' stated preferences is
A) a delegate. B) a trustee. C) a constituent. D) an advocate. E) a party leader.
Government regulation began in the 1800s by requiring that industries meet certain standards; in this century the emphasis has switched to punishing and preventing abuses in the marketplace
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Tests such as the Denver Developmental Screening Test are used _____________________
a) as dependent variables b) for entrance to a program to identify strengths and weaknesses c) to distinguish among people for selection purposes d) to determine if program goals were met