What is one of the surest ways to kill a bill?
a. attach it as a rider
b. discharge petition
c. let it die in conference committee
d. pocket veto
e. presidential veto
Answer: C. Let it die in conference committee
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Reporters get most of their political news from __________
a. investigative journalism b. online sources c. government sources d. acquisitions editors
When the House Rules Committee issues a "closed rule" on a bill, it allows __________
a. the setting of a timeframe for a decision on the bill b. a full debate in a full session of the House c. a full debate in committee behind closed doors d. only a yes or a no vote without amendments
Which statement best explains why modern liberals do not support unlimited economic liberty?
a. The economic inequalities produced by a free-market system can unfairly restrict individuals' opportunities. b. A healthy society is one in which collective goals and individual goals work together instead of against each other. c. The capitalist system is based on the single value of greed rather than the multiple values of liberty, equality, and fairness. d. Maintaining equal political rights is more important than protecting the wealthy from taxation or government regulation.
Compared with other forms of policymaking, tax policymaking has been rather technical and ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).