SocialStudies

The executive branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. True False

The legislative branch is made up of only one body of representatives. True False

Many states have a residency requirement to register to vote, which is often __ thirty days one year one week six months

Benedict thinks that God's nature is fundamentally rational. True False

Check Your Understanding Question 10 of 10 Which of the following is not a threat to a bill's success in Congress? A. The Conference Committee may be unable to hammer out differences in the House and Senate versions. B. The Rules Committee may give it an unfavorable amount of time for debate on the floor. C. The Speaker of the House may veto it. D. A committee chair may refuse to vote on it. E. A subcommittee chair may refuse to vote on it. Attempt 1 of 2

Check Your Understanding Question 3 of 10 Which of the following is not true about party whips? A. They check on party members to see how many are present when a vote is impending. B. Only the majority party has a whip. C. They act as assistant floor leaders. D. They inform the floor leader about the likelihood of a bill passing based on what they've found out on the floor. E. They attempt to assess how members present will vote on bills. Attempt 1 of 2

QUESTION 19 Which of the following does not describe one of the three categories of Shinto sects? Mountain worship Shamanism and divination Personal purification Monasticism

4. You were just elected governor of your state. You now have to hire staff and prepare your agenda. Explain your priorities. What do you need to do to advance them, and with whom do you need to build a coalition to achieve your objectives?

Why was it difficult for President Clinton to pass legislation through Congress? Most senators resented Hillary Clinton's role in drafting legislation. Clinton lacked the negotiation skills to win compromise. The majority in both houses of Congress were Republicans. The Lewinsky scandal led everyone in Congress to ignore Clinton's ideas.

1. Match the bureaucratic government agencies with the descriptions. square an independent agency reporting directly to the President square a government-owned company that sells services or products to the public square a regulatory commission promoting the public interest by regulating private industry square a Cabinet-level executive department