How have appropriations committees lost power over government agencies in recent years?

What will be an ideal response?

? Congress has created trust funds to pay for benefits many people receive.
? Congress has changed the authorization of many programs from permanent or multiyear to annual authorizations.?The existence of huge budget deficits has meant much of Congress's time has been taken up with trying to keep spending down.

Political Science

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What characteristic distinguishes an alternative rival hypothesis from those hypotheses that are merely alternatives?

a.) An alternative rival hypothesis is mutually exclusive with the proposed hypothesis. b.) An alternative rival hypothesis is more complex than mere alternative hypotheses. c.) Alternative rival hypotheses must be false. d.) An alternative rival hypotheses is more difficult to prove.

Political Science

The British Labour Party and the U.S. Democratic Party attracted workers by __________

a. arguing for the seizure of corporatized assets b. redistributing capital amongst middle laborers c. adopting a Marxist stance on unions and workers' rights d. demanding union rights, fair labor policies, and welfare benefits

Political Science