The American Bankers Association is an example of a trade association

A discharge petition does which of the following?

a. brings a bill directly to the floor without committee approval when signed by a majority of House members b. discharges a bill from further consideration by the House once a committee has voted it down c. is a mechanism for removing a member of the House from office for bad conduct such as treason or the commission of a felony d. is the procedure through which all bills passed in the House are transmitted to the Senate for consideration

Which of the following is considered to be a primary goal of political parties?

A. shape policy B. attempt to influence power C. attain power D. create a divided government