Question 2 of 10 Which claim is not defensible?

A. The world would be better off if political boundaries didn't exist.

B. The nation's debt generally rises during times of war.

C. The government works better when the president and the majority
of Congress are from the same party.

D. Decreasing taxes on middle-class citizens improves the U. S.
economy.

Explain in a short essay of two to three paragraphs how the life and actions of the two figures you have chosen illuminate important aspects of the watergate scandal

Business and industries in the 1920's most closely followed the buying demands of a) the government b)farmers c)consumers d)manufactures

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u. s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate