International relations scholars refer to the deep, underlying factors that set off a train of world events as proximate causes

Whose job is it to convey the party's position to rank-and-file congresspersons, keep vote counts, pressure waverers, and report the views and complaints of the House to the party leadership?

a. committee chairperson b. majority leader c. whip d. Speaker of the House

As the executive sees increased power, the __________ suffer a decrease

A) cabinet B) voters C) legislatures D) military