__________ committees are standing committees that include members from both houses of Congress, and are set up to conduct investigations or special studies
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Joint
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Those who immigrate legally to the United States for fear of persecution in their home country are called ________._
A. undocumented residents B. lawful permanent residents C. illegal aliens D. political refugees
One significant impact of the rise of the political pundit is that ______.
a. there is no check on the pundits b. it has increased the viewership of news broadcasts c. political analysis has improved remarkably since the 1960s d. it has made the public less cynical about politics e. it has lessened the revolving-door problem
One of the downsides to the American system of presidential campaigns and elections is that __________
a. party leaders select a candidate in the smoke-filled room decision b. a person who might be an excellent president could be discouraged from running because the process is so onerous c. the candidate who wins the popular vote is not always the candidate who received the most votes d. winning candidates are legally required to keep their campaign promises or face a fine levied by the Federal Elections Commission according to the veracity of the violation
In the U.S. Senate, how many senators must agree to end a filibuster?
a. 50 (one-half of the membership) b. 60 (three-fifths of the membership) c. 67 (two-thirds of the membership) d. 75 (three-fourths of the membership) e. 100 (all of the members)