Why do lawmakers make speeches on the Senate floor even if few of their colleagues are present?
a. The speeches lawmakers deliver have a direct effect on their committee assignments.
b. The sponsors of a bill are required to speak on its behalf regardless of attendance in the chamber.
c. Their statements are placed on the record, which allows the public to see the rationale behind congressional decisions.
d. They hope to appear on C-SPAN, which shows only the member who is speaking, not those in attendance in the chamber.
e. They want speeches to which they can refer to during reelection campaigns.
ANS: C
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a. federal court cases ordering increased human services and stricter business regulations. b. the growing demands of industrialization and urbanization. c. new government mandates because of the progressive era of government. d. increased power granted to governors granting them the power to expand services. e. the economic boom and bust cycle fostered by an unregulated banking system.
Local governments will generally charter densely populated or urbanized areas as a
a. special district. b. city. c. county. d. township. e. borough.