At present, earmarks comprise less than 3% of the total federal budget
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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The function of the U.S. solicitor general is to
A. approve every case the federal government presents to the Supreme Court. B. enforce the decisions of the Supreme Court. C. serve as the principal legal adviser, or counsel, to members of the Supreme Court. D. maintain order in the Supreme Court's courtroom. E. direct participants in oral argument before the Supreme Court.
?In many European parliamentary systems, prime ministers are elected by __________, whereas in the United States, presidents are elected ___________.
A. ?the legislature; through the electoral college B. ?a popular vote of the people; through the electoral college C. ?the legislature; by a popular vote of the people D. ?the aristocracy; by a popular vote of the people E. ?the aristocracy; through the electoral college
When should pollsters be concerned about a "spiral of silence"?
a. when officials interpret polling results without regard to sampling error b. when respondents appear to have opinions on an issue but in fact do not c. when respondents feel pressure to accept the viewpoint of the majority d. when officials commission their own polls rather than rely on independent polling organizations
In which way could the Articles of Confederation be amended?
a. By introducing bicameral legislation b. By unanimous vote of the states c. By two-thirds vote of the states d. By using the supremacy clause