The federal tax system is designed to encourage which of the following types of behavior?

During the 1800's and early 1900's, some state and local party committees became ________________ dominating party activities. Committee members would promise new recruits money, jobs, and other benefits for joining and voting the straight party ticket. The Democratic Party was especially successful at using this method to recruit immigrants and inner city poor. These groups functioned largely as welfare organizations controlling elections through corrupt means.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Which is one of the reasons that power and responsibility of the presidency has grown?

a. The presidents' use of the line-item veto has increased their power over the Congress. b. The United States became a simple free market economy. c. The budget for government agencies has decreased leaving more responsibility to the president. d. Modern presidents have to exercise powers as commander in chief, while earlier presidents did not. e. The United States became a world superpower.