Briefly describe the function of the solicitor general.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The solicitor general is the legal officer who argues cases before the Supreme Court when the United States is a party to the case.
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What was the catalyst for the growth of what Richard Nixon called the "silent majority?
A) A continuation of interest in the already prominent conservative Christian movement B) A reaction against a culture of dissent, upheaval, and cultural adventurism C) Growing acceptance of cultures of mediation and silence associated with eastern religions D) An expanding discontentment with family values
Which of the following statements is true of the bureaucracy of the federal government?
A) The bureaucracy of the federal government is part of the executive branch. B) The head of the bureaucracy of the federal government reports to Congress. C) In the federal government, the head of the bureaucracy is the vice president of the United States. D) The concept of a bureaucracy is confined to the federal government. E) In the bureaucracy of the federal government, people are hired to work in different branches irrespective of their area of expertise.
The extent to which a regime is open to influence from social movements and other extra-institutional groups is known as
a. political opportunity structure b. relative openness c. political acceptance d. community outreach efforts
President Richard Nixon attempted to deal with the problem of bureaucratic power by
a. appointing Republicans to leadership positions. b. increasing the power of his White House staff. c. cutting the budget to "starve out" the bureaucracy. d. dissolving different executive agencies.