If you see yourself as serving as a trustee, which of the following would you most likely do before a critical vote in Congress?
a. act independently and trust your ownjudgment on how best to serve the public interest
b. follow a strict interpretation of the Constitution in deciding your vote
c. consult the proper congressional committees in deciding how to vote on an issue
d. poll your constituents to find out what they think of the issue so you can vote as they desire
a
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a. banned b. excluded c. denied d. preempted
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A. Renewed emphasis on nuclear power for electricity, expansion of off-shore drilling for oil & increased CAFÉ standards B. Increased CAFÉ standards, prohibition of off-shore drilling, nuclear power for electricity C. Increased household appliance efficiency, weatherization program for homes and public buildings & maintaining current CAFÉ standards D. Increased federal funding for research and development of nuclear technology, prohibition of offshore drilling & reduction in CAFÉ standards to help American automakers
In 1991, the Texas Legislature passed an ethics bill restricting lobbyists' expenditures, tightening reporting requirements, and establishing the
A) Texas Ethics Commission. B) Legislative Budged Board. C) Legislative Counsel. D) Office of the Texas Secretary of State. E) Texas Register.
Party identification in Texas is weak
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.