The balanced budget requirement has eliminated the role of the comptroller of public accounts in the budget-making process

In a democracy, the mass media perform the function of

a. promoting communication between government and citizens. b. educating the nonvoter. c. ensuring that government represents the will of the majority. d. informing non-participatory citizens of their rights. e. making sure people vote

Which of the following is responsible for regulating the rates of natural gas companies?

A) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission B) the Department of Energy C) the Interstate Commerce Commission D) the Federal Trade Commission E) none of the above