How might congressional reliance on officials in the bureaucracy for information related to policy decisions create problems?
a. Because of the red tape, it may be difficult for Congress to get the information by the time it is needed.
b. Information provided by government officials may be distorted because federal employees do not have the perspective of business owners and educators.
c. Presidential appointees may pressure subordinates to withhold or distort information in order to advance the president's policy agenda.
d. Officials who are not experts in the field in which a policy decision is being made may unknowingly provide inaccurate or misleading information.
c
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In Iran, citizens are guaranteed freedom of speech, association, and safety of person, but usually with the qualification that
A. they cannot cry "fire" in a crowded theater. B. they are not allowed to libel or slander others. C. any demonstrations must be peaceful and well-organized. D. their activities are "within the criteria of Islam."
Among the checks and balances used by the framers to limit governmental power is
A) the division of power between different branches of government. B) having all representatives chosen in the same election. C) having elected officials with similar constituencies and terms. D) centralizing power in the national government. E) giving citizens the right to recall elected officials.