What has most contributed to Congress's increasing power to tax to provide for the general welfare of citizens?
A) constitutional interpretation by Supreme Court
B) constitutional amendment process
C) direct voting for senators
D) lobbying efforts by interest groups
E) increased power of the executive branch
A
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What event served as a catalyst for the creation of the Pendleton Act (1883)?
a. the growth of the Republican Party in the 1880s b. the expansion of the federal bureaucracy in the 1880s c. the assassination of James Garfield in 1881 d. the election of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876
The typology of leadership styles identifies an opportunist leader as someone who
a. Does not like to bargain and negotiate with others b. Does not respect the constraints of the system within which he operates c. Is completely closed to receiving new information d. Is not very cautious when formulating foreign policy initiatives e. Is open to new information
Regular patterns of behavior are referred to as ______.
a. norms b. rules c. chaos d. authority
Which of the following statements about the media's impact on voters is true?
A. Research has shown that the media has a substantial impact on voting behavior. B. A large number of Americans accessing media have a limited knowledge of political issues and candidates. C. Individuals will filter out information that does not fit with their own ideas. D. Information that makes an individual uncomfortable will often prompt further research to determine accuracy. E. The media can cause a decided voter to change their opinion through repetition of campaign information.