Which of the following is a typical way for lobbyists to seek to influence members of Congress?
a. by offering them money to vote a particular way
b. by filing amicus curiae briefs
c. by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill
d. by providing specialized expertise
d
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This is an example of ________. A. indirect initiative B. gatekeeping C. redistricting D. gerrymandering E. lobbying
Why have presidents been reluctant to delegate responsibility to vice presidents?
A) Vice presidents cannot be fired. B) Vice presidents have historically criticized presidents. C) Vice presidents usually aspire to the presidency. D) Vice presidential discord has contributed to the loss of many elections. E) Vice presidents do not represent any constituent groups that the president might need to please.
With respect to warfare, __________
A) the long-term trend is that there are fewer wars but more people being killed in them B) the advances in technology lead us to fear annihilation of the world more than destruction of a city C) major wars will continue regardless of trends toward fewer wars D) today's most serious conflicts consist mainly of skirmishing rather than all-out battles
Japan's economy is now guided by ________
a. the Emperor Meiji b. the Cadres c. the Zhongnanhai d. the Ministry of International Trade and Industry e. the Standing Committee