__________ gives people a stake in election outcomes, and education raises levels of interest and sophistication

Describe three types of feminist organizations.

What will be an ideal response?

Changes in the 1970s weakened the nearly tyrannical powers of American committee chairpersons by __________

A) making it easier to establish subcommittees B) restricting the chairpersons' authority C) establishing specialized "field" committees D) altering their responsibilities to include international affairs

Which federal regulatory agency was created in 1914 with the authority to implement rules and regulations that encourage competition in industry?

A) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) B) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) C) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) D) Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) E) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Floor debates in Congress are

a. public spectacles where members work hard to persuade their colleagues of whom many are undecided. b. for public consumption so members can make arguments justifying their votes to constituents, guide administrators and courts when interpreting legislation, and legitimizing policy choices. c. closed to the public so that members can engage in frank and honest conversations about the issues under consider. d. critical for determining the outcomes of votes since most members try to keep an open mind about proposed bills.