Charged with the responsibility to __________, the __________ is almost certainly the most powerful committee in either chamber of Congress.
A. grant and set procedural rules; House Rules Committee
B. investigate the performance of government; House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
C. make decisions about money for authorized programs; the Senate Appropriations Committee
D. set targets for spending and taxes; the House Budget Committee
Answer: A
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a. they are always successful in getting their demands met by government b. they provide a venue for citizens to participate in government c. they determine what issues get covered in the media d. they determine who runs for elected office
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A) Most public opinion tends to be liberal which is in accordance with government policy. B) While public opinion affects the presidential nomination it does not affect the legislative process. C) Public opinion is generally ignored by the legislators. D) Public opinion has an affect on the policies adopted by government, including the judiciary. E) Public opinion plays a role in social policies but does not affect other types of policies.