In both political and economic terms, __________ is the most powerful state in the Union

In the mid-term elections following a President's inauguration, his party tends to ___________ seats in Congress.

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

Which of the following statements best characterizes the members of the White House staff? a. The White House staff is a loose collection of bureaucrats who are loyal to executive agencies. b. The White House staff is composed of individuals personally and politically close to the president chosen specifically to serve the president's needs. c. The White House staff is composed of policy

specialists who have little personal loyalty to the president. d. The White House staff is the link between executive agencies in the bureaucracy and Congress.