Which best describes the meaning of the word politics?
a. it is the power of the executive branch to conduct foreign policy.
b. it is the power of the executive branch to carry out the laws.
c. it determines who will benefit from, and who will pay for, public policies.
d. it is the process by which the president commands the military.

You are serving on a jury. a plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after falling down an uncovered manhole. in the trial, doctors testified that it will be 5 years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. the jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff, and has decided to grant the plaintiff an award to cover the following items: a. recovery of 2 years of back-pay ($34,000 for two years ago, and $36,000 for last year, which ends today). assume that it is december 31 and that all salary is received at year end. this recovery should include the time value of money. b. the present value of 5 years of future salary. assume that the plaintiff's salary would increase at a rate of 3 percent per year. c. $100,000 for pain and suffering. d. $20,000 for court costs. assume an interest rate of 7 percent. what should be the size of the settlement?

20 points the two basic principles of economics are (choose two) question 2 options: a. the wants of society and individuals are limited. b. the wants of society and individuals are unlimited. c. the resources of society are limited. d. the resources of society are unlimited.

What is one way the congress used normal legislation to affect the executive branch of government? a) congress passed laws to regulate commerce. b) congress established federal courts below the supreme court. c) congress set up agencies, departments, and offices. d) congress creates the presidency and vice presidency.