Which of the following statements is true of a congressionalcommittee?
A. It provides for specialization, or a division of the legislative labor.
B. It directs the legislative strategy of the minority party.
C. It commands the minority party's opposition to the policies of the majority party.
D. It works independently while creating or amending laws.
E. It regularly holds hearings to investigate the actions of the judicial branch.
Answer: A
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a. apparently provides no significant advantage because most incumbent governors have lost their bids for reelection during the past twenty years b. is the deciding factor, far outweighing money and the strength of the candidate's political party in the state electorate. c. is rarely a factor because so few sitting governors can legally run for a second term. d. provides an important edge over an opponent, as reflected in the fact that during the past thirty-five years, around 75 percent of incumbents have retained their seats.
Which of the following companies has recently received a great deal of attention concerning its sweatshop like work conditions?
a. Toms Shoes b. Foxxconn c. Victoria’s Secret d. Exxon Mobile
In your opinion, does having the phrase "In God We Trust" on American banknotes and swearing government officials in on the Bible violate freedom of religion? Why or why not? Be sure to include in your answer the appropriate definition of freedom
of religion as outlined in the textbook. What will be an ideal response?
The Founders believed popular sovereignty which means that political authority rested with
a. the king. c. the ruling elite. b. God. d. the people.