A(n) __________ is a special kind of agency whose independence is protected by Congress so the agency is insulated from congressional and presidential control

Answer:


independent regulatory commission

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Which of the following statements best illustrates the concept that “politics must stop at the water’s edge”?

a. Due to the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Congress yielded foreign policy powers to the president. b. The president has little control over political issues outside the United States. c. The president has greater control over foreign affairs than over domestic issues. d. Congress should not conduct foreign affairs because of collective action problems.

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The government of Yartha recently passed a law preventing the consumption of alcohol as alcohol consumption conflicts with certain religious beliefs. Roger opposed this law as he is of the opinion that the government should avoid laws that endorse or impose traditional religious values. Roger'sviews are most closely aligned with the political ideology of _____.

A. conservatism B. archaism C. socialism D. liberalism E. communism

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Which type of case is most likely to require a lawyer to spend considerable time talking with the client about the law?

a. one shotters versus one shotters b. one shotters versus repeat players c. repeat players versus repeat players d. repeat players versus one shotters

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Nations with relatively low levels of per capita income are referred to as

a. developing countries. b. instable countries. c. industrialized countries. d. nondemocratic regimes. e. disengaged nations.

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