How does an open rule differ from a closed rule?
What will be an ideal response?
Closed rules prohibit rank-and-file members from offering amendments on the House floor. In contrast, open rules allow any lawmaker to propose germane (relevant) amendments, as long as they are in accordance with general House rules for amendments.
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Which of the following statements about gerrymandering today is accurate?
A. Democrats have a significant advantage because their irregular voters can easily be mobilized so that makes Republican House members more vulnerable. B. The adoption of nonpartisan commissions has wiped out any partisan advantage so every congressional district is competitive. C. Even with gerrymandering, House election results generally do not follow partisan leanings of the district because of ticket splitting. D. Republicans have an advantage because their regular voters are distributed more efficiently across House districts so fewer votes are wasted in highly skewed districts.
Although two political parties dominate politics in the states, third parties have achieved isolated success in some states and at the local level
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The South African National Defense Force
a. is about the same size as the country's police force. b. has played a major role in peacekeeping efforts. c. has increasingly been called upon to provide internal security. d. is seen by many experts as being seriously underfunded, undermanned, and ill-equipped. e. is tightly integrated into regional defense structures.
Authority is __________.
A. not related to power and politics B. legitimate power C. an inefficient form of power D. the illegal use of power