Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to stronger policy leadership from chief executives in recent years?
a. Larger and more capable staffs
b. More integrated executive branch with department heads appointed by the governor
c. Stronger legislative committee systems that reduce the influence of parties
d. The assistance of the National Governors Association
c
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Administrative guidance refers to
a. the practice of the Japanese government to set long-term goals with regard to technological innovation. b. the practice of the Japanese government to regularly issue contradictory regulations leaving private firms unsure of how to react. c. the command economy structures of the Japanese government. d. informal guidance given to a private firm by a government agency that raises issues of transparency and collusion. e. the practice of the Japanese government of issuing flexible "administrative rules" rather than strict formal regulations, thus effectively giving private firms a free hand to do as they wish.
That trade increases wealth, cooperation, global well-being, and, ultimately, peace is __________.
A. a key belief of orthodox Marxism B. an explanation by Thomas Hobbes of how peace and cooperation are possible C. a theory developed to facilitate greater sovereignty D. an explanation by Immanuel Kant of how peace and cooperation are possible
The Constitution allows an amendment to be proposed by which of the following?
A. Two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by an "application" from two-thirds of the states. B. Two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress C. A presidential executive order. D. Two-thirds vote of the population of each state.
In 1996, President Clinton made good on his promise to "end welfare as we know it" by signing a law that eliminated the largest welfare program—Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). This program was replaced with a new program called TANF
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false