Which of the following is the name for the tactic used by Jefferson Smith in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, which allows a senator or group of senators to talk indefinitely about a bill?

Which of these statements best describes the possible effect of efforts by the Federal Reserve Board to lower interest rates?

a. They can lead to lower capital gains tax rates. b. They can lead to higher unemployment in years of budget deficits. c. They can spur economic growth by increasing the cost of money for business. d. They can spur economic growth by increasing the available money supply.

The Virginia Plan, which suggested a bicameral legislature each with representation based on population, was introduced by __________

a. Alexander Hamilton c. James Madison b. James Wilson d. Gouverneur Morris