Financial problems in Thailand in 1997 led to a worldwide ______.

When would Congress be most likely to allow a federal agency significant discretion in rule making?

a. following a congressional election b. following a presidential election c. following the passage of a law dealing with specialist issues d. following the passage of a law supported by both political parties

The seniority rule avoids which of the following two unwelcome alternatives in legislative organization?

A. elections and appointments B. gerrymandering and standing committees C. executive appointments and House managers D. a closed conference and cloture