Which of the following statements provides the best characterization of the members of the White House staff?
a. The White House staff is a loose collection of bureaucrats who are loyal to executive agencies.
b. The White House staff is composed of individuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president's needs.
c. The White House staff is composed of policy specialists who have little personal loyalty to the president.
d. The White House staff is the link between executive agencies in the bureaucracy and Congress.
b
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A congressperson adds an amendment to an education funding bill that would extend the school day across the country to nine hours per day and cut teacher salaries by 30 percent. This type of amendment could be called a
a. rider. b. logroll. c. hyper amendment. d. nongermane amendment. e. killer amendment.
The number and size of interest groups is positively correlated to the size of government.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The national party committees wield what important power?
A. directing campaign media and funding B. directing policy in legislation and the platform C. veto power over presidential nominations D. veto power over policy platform items
In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament passed the _________ in 1774.
A. Bill of Rights B. Mayflower Compact C. Coercive Acts D. Articles of Confederation