A common phrase associated with resistance to British tax policy was, “No taxation without representation!” With this, colonists truly meant ______.
a. taxation should be controlled by colonial legislatures
b. they wanted to send representatives to Parliament in Westminster
c. the king should answer their grievances before imposing taxes
d. the state has no authority to tax its subjects/citizens
a. taxation should be controlled by colonial legislatures
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Which of the following is an example of an activity that would occur during the agenda-setting stage of policy-making?
a. President Obama signs the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act into law. b. The Energy Committee holds several hearings on renewable energy. c. A landslide election shifts attention to the nation’s mounting deficit and debt. d. A blue-ribbon commission is appointed to explore possible solutions to climate change.
The mere threat of a ______, either explicit or implied, gives lawmakers strong incentive to craft bills with the governor’s wishes in mind.
a. filibuster
b. quorum call
c. veto
d. veto override