When is the staff of a member of Congress most likely to have an influence over how he or she votes on a given bill?
a. when the bill is expensive
b. when the bill is important to his or her constituents
c. when the bill is highly partisan
d. when the bill is nonideological
d
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During the Great Depression, the major dividing line between Democrats and Republicans was __________
a. whether the national federal government should impose mandates on the states b. whether the national government should play an active role in regulating the economy c. whether industrialization should be promoted over agrarian-fundamentalist interests d. whether the civil rights of African Americans should be recognized
Which statement about South Africa's relationship with the BRICS is NOT correct?
a. In comparison to the other BRICS, the South African economy is small. b. South Africa was invited to join the BRICS at the insistence of China. c. In many global forums, South Africa has adjusted its policies to align with the other BRICS. d. China is South Africa's largest export market. e. South Africa was invited to join the grouping immediately after the end of apartheid.
A situation in which many or most countries engage in protectionism is known as a(n)
A) hyperinflated economy. B) liquidity crisis. C) resource curse. D) sovereign default. E) trade war.
Which of the following statements is true of the relation between the media and the government?
A. The media does not benefit from any subsidy from government agencies. B. Newspapers are sponsored by wealthy benefactors exclusively. C. Presently, the media have discontinued benefiting from government aid. D. The media have long been exempted from a host of government laws.