The president's most powerful weapons to control the bureaucracy are
a. his control of the budget and his power of persuasion.
b. his appointment power and his control of the budget.
c. his power of persuasion and his ability to reorganize the executive branch.
d. his appointment power and the veto.
b. his appointment power and his control of the budget.
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Which of the following is an example of the “rhetorical president”?
a. Using the rule-making process to achieve an outcome blocked by Congress b. Hosting a private dinner with select members of Congress c. Appearing on a late-night television program to communicate his views d. Promising a Senator campaign support in exchange for a vote on an important bill
In the section Transitions to the Twenty-First Century, the authors write, “Texas spent the rest of the twentieth century in transition.” Which of the following is noted in that section as a transition?
a. the creation of a public school system in Texas b. the growth of women’s political rights and participation c. growing support for the Democratic Party d. the irrelevance of the Texas energy industry
What is the model of development assistance by which short-term relief (food, water, and shelter) is provided to victims of natural disasters or war?
A. Oxfam B. handout C. disaster relief D. private agency
Which statement about U.S. foreign news coverage is the most accurate?
a. Press coverage of foreign news tends to be critical of U.S. foreign policy. b. Press coverage of foreign news is largely limited to European venues. c. Press coverage of foreign news tends to agree with U.S. foreign policy. d. Press coverage of foreign news is more extensive than domestic news coverage.