Senators can use the practice known as a hold in order to _______ a bill for a minimum of twenty-four hours
A) ?delay
B) ?stop
C) ?repeal
D) ?pre-filibuster
E) ?amend
A
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A. vulnerable populations B. indecent populations C. egregious populations D. fearful populations
The Constructionist theory limits the power of the president
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Why did Hubert Humphrey lose the election to Richard Nixon in 1968?
A) Specifically because he supported the feminist movement B) Mostly because he stood against secret U.S. bombing campaigns in Laos and Cambodia C) Largely because of his enormous support of the protestors at the convention D) Primarily because of his ambiguous position on the Vietnam War
All of the following about the U.S. deficit is true EXCEPT
a. Running a deficit—bringing in less than is spent—can be beneficial in the short run as it allows the government to borrow money to help stimulate the economy. b. Unlike the national government, most state governments do not have the ability to continually run a large annual deficit. c. The size of the national debt could slow national economic growth because it diverts money that could be spend on private sector activities. d. In 2014, the national government will spend about $230 billion in interest on a national debt that is about $17.5 trillion. e. The term national debt refers to the gap between income and expenditures run by the federal government.