The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 attempted to give Congress more control over government expenditures by __________.
A. enabling Congress to propose an alternative budget to the president's budget
B. establishing the Ways and Means Committee in the House
C. revoking the president's right to submit a budget to Congress
D. establishing the Appropriations Committee process
Answer: A
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a. Soft power is more likely to be successful. b. Soft power is more likely to halt nuclear proliferation. c. Soft power is less likely to lead to multilateralism. d. Soft power is more likely to restore America's image and standing in the world.
In countries with a parliamentary system, there is likely to be __________ tension between the executive branch and the legislature
a. much less b. much more c. about the same d. slightly less
The authors imply that the major revenue source least susceptible to fluctuation based on economic or political conditions is
a. state assistance. b. sales tax. c. federal assistance. d. property tax. e. None of the above is susceptible to significant fluctuations.
What tends to be the main function of congressional whips?
a. to act as official spokespersons for their chambers b. to help the Speaker schedule proposed legislation for debate c. to meet with members of the executive cabinet d. to persuade party members to toe the party line