What term refers to the actions that Congress takes to allow agencies and departments to operate?

a. supplemental bills
b. authorizations
c. appropriations
d. federal budgeting


ANS: B

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What is the prohibition against double jeopardy?

a. Once a person has been tried for a particular crime and the trial has ended in a verdict of not guilty, that person cannot be tried again for the same crime. b. Once a person has been tried for a particular crime and the jury cannot arrive at a verdict, that person cannot be tried again for the same crime. c. Once a person has been tried for a particular crime and there is a mistrial, that person cannot be tried again for the same crime. d. Once a person has been tried for a crime and convicted, that person can be tried for that crime again in another state where he or she has broken the same law. e. Two people who commit the same crime cannot be charged at the same time without having a lawyer present.

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Early concerns about U.S. immigration policy did not include ___________

A. moral character B. assisting in populating the country C. loyalty to the country D. religious compatibility

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Which reform in the early twentieth century and has reduced the power of political parties?

a. party machines b. party nominations c. policy coordination d. critical elections e. primary elections

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Your authors argue that interest group politics is biased against the interests of minorities and favors those of business organizations and other affluent groups

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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