One of the most powerful agencies in Washington, DC, the __________ assists in the preparation of the federal budget and monitors federal agencies throughout the year.
A. Council of Economic Advisers
B. Office of Management and Budget
C. Department of Budget and Commerce
D. House Ways and Means Committee
E. Senate Budget Committee
Answer: B
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A. the media B. illiteracy C. schools D. family
The bulk of the federal bureaucracy is ______.
a. not covered by civil service protections b. concerned with foreign policy matters c. located in New York City d. composed of ethnic and racial minorities e. found in the executive branch
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Constitutional amendments can be ratified by a positive vote by
A) a majority of both houses of Congress. B) two-thirds of state legislatures. C) two-thirds of state conventions. D) two-thirds of both houses of Congress. E) three-fourths of state legislatures.