In the face of inaction by a House committee, a discharge petition signed by a majority can force a bill out of a committee and to the floor

Indicate whether this statement is true or false?


Answer: TRUE

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The Framers did not envision that the U.S. government would do as much to "promote the general welfare" as it has been doing in recent years

Indicate whether this statement is true or false?

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Which of the following is an element of the "Missouri plan"?

A) nomination of the judges by a nonpartisan commission composed of lawyers, a judge, and lay citizens B) appointment by the governor C) approval by the voters after an initial term on the bench D) all of the above E) only B and C are correct

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Early debates among members of Washington’s administration and their attempts to rally others to their cause formed the nuclei of America’s first ______.

a. political parties b. interest groups c. divided government d. lobbyists

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What type of variable is each example in this study?

1. Alcohol consumption 2. Gender 3. Parental alcohol abuse 4. Fraternity or sorority membership A. Control variable B. Dependent variable C. Unmeasured variable D. Independent variable of interest

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