Question 1

Consider the article "Compared to What? The Parliamentary System" to compare and contrast the U.S.system with the parliamentary system.Given that the majority of democracies in the world are parliamentary ones,do you believe the U.S.government would function better with unified legislative and executive branches? Why or why not? Consider legislative gridlock in your answer.

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Question 2

Which of the following events is the best example of an activity of the executive branch that involved strict congressional oversight?

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A)  the approval of President Obama's 2008 budget
B)  the financial audit of Ohio in 2010
C)  the Line Item Veto Act of 1996
D)  the Watergate scandalE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Congressional whips serve what main function?

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A)  act as official spokespersons for their chambers
B)  help the Speaker schedule proposed legislation for debate
C)  meet with members of the executive cabinet
D)  persuade party members to tow the party lineE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Congress's exclusive constitutional power to authorize expenditures by all agencies of the federal government is referred to as __________.

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A)  advice and consent
B)  apportionment
C)  oversight
D)  the power of the purseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Congress's exclusive constitutional power to authorize expenditures by all agencies of the federal government is referred to as __________.

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Which of the following events is the best example of an activity of the executive branch that involved strict congressional oversight?

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