Why has the War Powers Act, which was passed by Congress to limit the president's ability to initiate international conflict, constrained presidents less than its designers had hoped it would?
a. The president has a large group of foreign and defense policy advisors.
b. The president has unlimited appropriations for foreign and defense policy.
c. The president has the power to approve treaties.
d. The president can pass laws that require Congress to act.
e. The president cannot use the military without prior approval from Congress.
a
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a. Inside lobbying focuses on reelecting incumbent candidates, while outside lobbying pursues the election of challengers. b. Inside lobbying most often occurs with members of Congress and their staff, while outside lobbying focus primarily on the executive branch. c. Inside lobbying occurs within the power structures of Washington, while outside lobbying is driven by individuals who are "outside" the political system. - d. Inside lobbyists advocate directly with decision makers in government, while outside lobbying seek to influence opinion and stimulate action by the general public.
What was the result of the Texas Supreme Court ruling in the 1989 Edgewood school case?
A. It ordered basic changes in the financing of public K-12 education in order to provide more equity between rich and poor school districts. B. It ruled that parents could home school their children provided they meet "basic educational goals." C. It ordered an increase in hiring of minorities through a quota system that would allow for greater diversity among school staff. D. It ruled that public K-12 schools could no longer allow prayer or discussion of religion in a classroom as it violated the principle of separation of church and state.
An international conference in1997 defined microcredit as providing "small loans to very poor people for self-employment projects that generate income allowing them to care for themselves and their families."
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Under common law, judges act primary as ______
a. referees b. observers c. bureaucrats d. investigators