Overseeing the federal bureaucracy is a way that presidents
A) provide earmarks to win favor in certain areas of the country to increase votes for the next election.
B) punish political opponents
C) fulfill their constitutional obligation to enforce the laws.
D) reward political supporters.
E) B and D
C
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When examining the Constitution, why are reserved powers not clearly defined?
A. The states had all the power when the Constitution was written because of the Articles of Confederation. B. The national government was developing a detailed list but preferred to first establish a basic foundation. C. The majority of power was to be retained by the people with individual rights taking priority over those of the state governments. D. The issue of slavery prevented a list of specific powers from being drafted by the founders. E. The founders intended the Supreme Court to evaluate the needs of the states on an ongoing basis.
Which of the following is true regarding transportation in Texas?
A. Texas has more daily riders of mass transit systems than any other state. B. Three-fourths of the revenue from the state's gas tax is constitutionally required to go to funding highways. C. Texas has historically regarded transportation as unimportant because of the compact geographical nature of the state. D. In 2013, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the state government could no longer issue bonds to fund highway construction.
Why are control and oversight especially important in the case of the armed services?
a. The armed services are not equipped with their own bureaucracy to make sound decision. b. The bureaucracy of the armed services does not have the expertise necessary to make budgeting decisions. c. The nation’s survival depends on their faithful performance. d. They receive the largest share of the federal budget. e. Military operations typically take place on U.S. soil.
How many African Americans have been elected to statewide office in Texas?
What will be an ideal response?