The phenomenon of legislators and members of the executive branch moving easily from government office to lucrative positions with lobbying firms is called ______.
a. iron triangles
b. the revolving door
c. white primaries
d. agency capture
e. executive delegation
b. the revolving door
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. selecting candidates who are judges on the court of appeals. b. selecting very liberal candidates. c. selecting very conservative candidates. d. selecting candidates who have political experience. e. selecting candidates with no judicial experience.
Countries who signed the 1987 Montreal Protocol agreed to
a. ban of the use of aerosol propellants. b. reduce annual catch limits on halibut and tuna to protect breeding grounds. c. regulate the level of mercury released from coal fired power plants. d. lower the level of energy consumption in the developed countries.