Microphones and cameras were banned from Congressional chambers until _____ when the House permitted live coverage

Michael is the governor of New York State and has been implicated in a scandal that forces him to resign. Which of the following is the next step by the state of New York in filling his position?

A. The state immediately conducts elections. B. The federal government appoints a temporary governor until popular elections. C. The secretary of state of New York steps in as a temporary governor until popular elections. D. The lieutenant governor of New York is sworn in as governor to finish the original term. E. The state legislature appoints a temporary governor until popular elections.

Both Bill Clinton and Barack Obama expressed a desire to allow gays and lesbians to serve in the military

While Clinton had to reach the compromise of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Obama was successful at getting Congress to rescind the prohibition. Why was Obama successful while Clinton was not? a. Obama's grassroots campaign was more successful than Clinton's. b. Public opinion about gay rights had changed between Clinton and Obama. c. The Equal Rights Amendment was not ratified until after Clinton left office. d. The demand for soldiers was greater during the Obama administration.