The textbook suggests that weak congressional oversight was a factor in the ______.
a. attacks of September 11, 2001
b. decision to begin the war in Iraq
c. slow response of the government to Hurricane Katrina
d. increasing budget deficit
e. BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
e. BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
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Discuss the constitutional provisions that provide for and govern the U.S. federalism.
What will be an ideal response?
One barrier to interest group formation is the absence of __________, or the belief that one person can make a difference
a. purposive benefits b. political efficacy c. union effectiveness d. charismatic leadership
Under the ________, states were granted extra representation based on the number of slaves they held
A) ?slavery population clause B) ?equal population compromise C) ?three-fifths compromise D) ?five-eighths compromise E) ?census clause
Progressives called for civil service reform to
A) ?eliminate patronage. B) ?give citizens a direct say in making laws. C) ?allow courts a system for prosecuting election fraud. D) ?give governors more power in relation to legislatures. E) ?allow party regulars a say in nominating candidates.