The Department of _____ is the largest department in the United States government, and the Department of _____ is the smallest.

Concern over the use of money to influence politicians dates to __________

a. the beginning of the twentieth century b. the ratification of the Constitution in 1791 c. Andrew Jackson's administration in the 1830s d. Ulysses S. Grant's administration in the 1870s

Which of the following is true of the senatorial holds?

A. They are not anonymous. B. They are used to end filibusters. C. They are announced publicly. D. Theyare used to delay legislation. E. They cannot be lifted by cloture.