States require third parties to win __________ percent of the vote in the last election in order to retain their position on the ballot in subsequent elections

Which of the following statements describes one of the primary purposes of the office of the comptroller of public accounts in Texas?

a. The office of the comptroller of public accounts primarily protects consumers from defective trade practices. b. The treasurer's functions have been folded into the comptroller's office. c. The office of the comptroller of public accounts has the absolute authority to initiate criminal proceedings. d. The office of the comptroller of public accounts finds ways for the state to spend money more efficiently and save money.

When the U.S. Department of Transportation stipulates how many hours truck drivers can be on the road per week, the department is creating a(n) __________

a. agency b. issue network c. regulation d. bureaucracy