How did the federal government expand its ability to raise revenue in the early 20th century? By what mechanism did it gain this ability?
What will be an ideal response?
In 1913, through the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, the federal government gained the power to levy an income tax.
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a.) standardization of measures b.) collection of data c.) to provide a guide to collecting event data d.) to list study participants
The modern presidency
a. looks very much like the presidency of the 19th century. b. has evolved as constitutional amendments adding presidential power were ratified. c. is powerful because of the ability to require congressional consideration of the President’s agenda. d. represents a cumulative product of the changing place of Washington in national and international affairs.
Which of the following multinational corporations was involved in the coup d'état against the Allende regime in Chile in l973?
a. United Fruit Company c. ITT b. British Petroleum d. Exxon Corporation
According to the chapter 14 video, interest groups and political action committees are the same.
a. true b. false