The French Senate can sometimes be an effective legislative body in terms of its ability to provide a "sober second thought" to legislative proposals, especially to Government proposals
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
True
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On average, incumbency rates since World War II are
a. 60 percent in the House of Representatives, and 15 percent in the Senate. b. 70 percent in the House of Representatives, and 75 percent in the Senate. c. 92 percent in the House of Representatives, and 80 percent in the Senate. d. 80 percent in the House of Representatives, and 50 percent in the Senate. e. 50 percent in the House of Representatives, and 50 percent in the Senate.
Through which of the following avenues is congressional oversight consistently exercised?
a. through the budgetary process b. through executive investigations c. through agency independence d. through judicial review
If a bill is passed by both houses but not in identical language, it is sent to which of the following in an attempt to iron out the differences?
A) a standing committee B) a select committee C) a conference committee D) the president E) rules committee
Which is most characteristic of the “top-down” approach to policy implementation?
A. Implementation should be thought about during the development of the policy; policies should be designed for ease of implementation. B. Programs should consider the interests of those in the lower echelons of the bureaucracy and the needs of the clients themselves. C. Implementation processes should seek outcomes intended by the framers of the legislation. D. Control should be maintained by the public.