In the House of Representatives, who is second in authority to the Speaker of the House?

a. majority leader
b. majority whip
c. minority leader
d. president pro tempore (or pro tem)


Answer: a

Political Science

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What will be an ideal response?

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While the American creed offers a general code of conduct that promotes equality of opportunity, the American dilemma ____________?

A. suggests the contrast between the overarching philosophy and the ways in which it is neglected in practice B. refers to the ways in which the American creed has been troubled by Constitutional amendments and reinterpretations C. offers an alternative philosophy for all-weather illiberals who completely reject the American creed D. points to the internal conflicts that all individuals face when considering their adherence to the American creed

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Local development as a set of private economic transactions is called _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Electoral realignments occur exclusively as a result of a critical election

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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