Critics of the U.S. health-care system argue that, in the long run, treating the diseases that afflict people who are obese is much more costly than investing in strategies to prevent obesity. They argue that, in this way, the U.S. health-care system is not ______.

How did Theodore Roosevelt further broaden the role of the commander in chief?

A) By exercising executive powers in a non-urgent situation B) By formally declaring war without congressional approval C) By acting before Congress had a chance to convene D) By using his own funds without Congress's approval E) By refusing to pay for the navy's return unless he had congressional approval

Grassroots lobbying includes __________

a. using high-paid professionals to contact legislators b. testifying at government hearings c. urging group members to contact legislators d. using campaign contributions to influence elections