Republicans and Democrats are divided over plans to increase drilling for oil in the United States

Which of the following is a reason executive power has

increased relative to legislative power in recent decades? a. the increasing significance of foreign policy b. executives having longer terms in office than legislators c. redistribution of power to subnational levels of states d. judicial systems have created laws to give the executive branch more power

The secretary and deputy secretary have the support of six (up from four) __________ responsible for supervising one of the following broad areas: political affairs; economic growth, energy and environment; arms control and international security affairs; civilian security, democracy and human rights; public diplomacy and public affairs; and management (including budget and personnel)

a. deputy assistant secretaries c. counselors b. undersecretaries d. assistant secretaries