The idea that the president may be advised by executive branch officials in confidence without the advice becoming public is called __________

Fill in the blank with the correct words.


Answer: executive privilege

Political Science

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Federal regulation has significantly reduced the pollution in the nation's air and water

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Decisions regarding the spending of tax revenue go through a two-step process involving authorizations and appropriations. In this context, an authorization

a. provides money for existing government programs. b. establishes a specific program and provides the money for that program. c. establishes a specific program and sets limits on the amount that may be spent on that program. d. extends permission to the Senate for purposes of limiting spending on government programs. e. permits the Congressional Budget Office to create a new program.

Political Science

Document analysis includes

a. Qualitative methods b. Quantitative methods c. Both qualitative and quantitative methods d. Neither qualitative or quantitative methods

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According to Jeffrey Sachs, what is the main reason that foreign aid has failed to alleviate poverty in developing countries?

a. Alleviation of poverty can only be accomplished by domestic efforts. b. It is given to corrupt governments. c. It is not designed to alleviate poverty but to promote the donor’s interests. d. It is not given in sufficient amounts.

Political Science