Which of the following questioned the credibility of the U.S. commitment to defend Western Europe?

When interest groups try to influence rulemaking by writing a substantive public comment and submitting to an agency, they are considered to be in the ______ stage.

A. pre-rule B. evaluation of rule C. notice and comment D. final rule

How did the Australian ballot change the nature of political competition?

A. It made it easier for third parties to participate in elections because the state printed the names of all candidates for an office on a single ballot. B. It was much more difficult for parties to exchange favors for votes because it left no legal way for the parties to know if voters kept their side of the bargain. C. It enabled the political parties to access to elective public office by controlling nominations. D. It strengthened the political parties because the new ballot form made it much easier to vote a straight party ticket.