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Unofficial party or special interest groups formed by like-minded members of Congress to confer on issues of mutual concern.
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In the 2011–2012election cycle, how much money did the average winning House candidate spend?
a. $1.6million b. $23 million c. $200 million d. $1 billion
Which of the following would make up the three-way alliance known as an iron triangle?
A. The three branches of government B. Think tanks, interest groups, and executive agencies C. Standing committees, subcommittees, and conference committees D. Interest groups, congressional committees, and bureaucrats E. Policy experts, bureaucrats, and committee chairpersons
Describe the process of gaining assent/consent to conduct research involving children as participants.
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Which of the following was a watershed event that greatly enhanced the power and prestige of the Supreme Court?
A. the appointment of Roger Taney as Chief Justice B. the appointment of John Jay as the first Chief Justice C. the 1803 Marbury v. Madison decision D. the 1857 Dred Scott decision E. the Court's response to President Franklin Roosevelt's court-packing plan