Which of the following is true of joint committees?
a. They contain members of both chambers.
b. They are limited to Republicans only.
c. All members are appointed by the Speaker of the House.
d. They are typically short-lived, lasting 1–2 weeks.
a. They contain members of both chambers.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. are for social welfare projects; are for maintenance of infrastructure B. fund only individual citizens; fund only projects for states and localities C. permit only government officials to spend funds; allow the public at large to guide funding D. fund projects in broad categories; impede states' abilities to spend as they wish E. fund specific programs or projects; give states greater flexibility in spending
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a. a blue ribbon task force on education b. gas mileage requirements c. grants-in-aid d. minimum wage legislation
Which of the following organizations is an example of a nongovernmental organization that focuses primarily on political advocacy?
a. doctors without borders b. Care International c. Catholic Relief Services d. Amnesty International