The reason the United States Congress is one of the most

powerful legislatures in the world is because of:
a. the number of members it has.
b. its strong committee system.
c. its bicameral structure.
d. the media coverage it receives.

Answer: b

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A) shift federal dollars without clear authorization. B) not implement legislation. C) make policies that are not spelled out in advance by laws. D) support federal policy on a strictly private level. E) act on behalf of government officials and represent the government in courts of law.

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The ______ role of interest groups is reflected in MADD’s attempts to increase public awareness of problems related to drunk driving and to direct legislative attention to the issue.

a. agenda-building b. electioneering c. representative d. educational e. program monitoring

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