Compared to the U.S. Senate, the British House of Lords __________

a. is more responsive to the public
b. has far more power over the content of legislation
c. only occasionally checks the actions of the lower house
d. is an important and frequent check against the power of the lower house


c

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It is a popularly held belief that it is easier for lobbyists and special interest groups to work their will on the state legislatures than it is for them to do so on Congress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following is a means used by effective interest groups to lobby the legislature, except

a. providing honest information. b. wining and dining legislators. c. gaining endorsements from key constituents of legislators. d. electioneering on behalf of a legislator's opponent. e. lining up sponsors to introduce bills when the legislative session convenes.

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The United States Constitution's Supremacy Clause

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the Bretton Woods international institutions/organizations is responsible for monitoring and intervening in the global financial system?

a. International Monetary Fund b. World Bank (aka International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) c. World Trade Organization d. International Labour Organization

Political Science