Which of the following is a main goal of lobbyists in their dealings with Congress?
a. to have bills and provisions in bills they favor pass
b. to increase the total amount of congressional earmarks in legislation -
c. to promote disturbances in the political system
d. to encourage the formation of competing groups within the congressional lobbying system
a
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According to Morgenthau, what role should compromise play in the practice of diplomacy?
a. A diplomat should be willing to compromise on all issues. b. A diplomat should never compromise with an aggressive state. c. A diplomat should only compromise when the national interest is at stake. d. A diplomat should determine whether or not to compromise based on the power of the other state. e. A diplomat should be willing to compromise on all issues that are not vital to the national interest.
Citizen advisory committees serve
a. exclusively as a vehicle to ensure citizen participation in government. b. simply as a tool to be manipulated by politicians. c. as a way to circumvent state legislatures and city councils in developing public policy. d. a number of political purposes and provide a formal structure for citizen input.
What can Congress do to influence foreign policy if it is not satisfied with the way the president has handled foreign policy?
a. Congress can fire ambassadors who are not executing foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. b. Congress can reduce appropriations for executing the president's foreign policy. c. Congress can command the military to execute foreign policy according to Congress's wishes. d. Congress can change foreign policy with a joint declaration of two-thirds of each chamber, which does not require the president's signature.
With expert audiences, persuaders should:
a. Move quickly to a specific recommendation. b. Present an array of perspectives and evidence. c. Try to appeal to their emotions. d. Use a confrontational style.