Use the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico to illustrate the different steps of the policymaking process. First describe the spill itself, and then describe the specific steps taken by President Obama and Congress to deal with the disaster.
What will be an ideal response?
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Which of the following statements best describes contemporary relationships between presidents and Congress?
a. They are always passive, with Congress dominating the executive branch. b. They are consensual in times of economic growth. c. They are generally antagonistic. d. They are generally hostile during periods of unified government.
Your friend Connie tells you that she is a libertarian. You can fairly safely bet that she __________
a. supports the decriminalization of marijuana b. wants abortion to be illegal in all cases c. favors government-sponsored health insurance d. believes defense spending should be increased
"Nations are free to act according to their interests as they define them." This statement reflects which theory of international relations?
a. Liberalism b. Idealism c. Systemic d. Nationalism e. Realism
Often considered the most democratic group in the EU, this body has 751 members:
A) ?European Parliament B) ?European Court of Justice C) ?Council of Ministers D) ?European Council E) European Commission