Explain the significance of log-rolling on the legislative process.

What will be an ideal response?


A legislator supports a proposal favored by another in return for support of his or her own proposal. Trading votes in this way attracts the support of members of Congress to form majority coalitions.

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According to socialists, all of the following are actually forms of welfare EXCEPT

a) government contracts. b) food stamps. c) corporate subsidies. d) government regulations.

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About_______of all solid waste in the United States is recovered for reuse

a. 10 percent b. 20 percent c. 30 percent d. 40 percent

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How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress?

a. by introducing bills b. by filing amicus curiae briefs c. by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill d. by providing technical assistance on policy issues

Political Science

Though a large majority of Americans identify with one of the two major parties, party polarization is increasing, primarily because partisans vote more than independents and participate more in campaigns

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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