The terms "interest group" and "pressure group" can be used interchangeably

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.The assignment of bills to committees is quite controversial since the Speaker has absolute control over this process. 2.After bills have been referred to committee, the most common outcome is that nothing happens. 3.Much of the coalition building that produces successful legislation takes place as subcommittees and committees work out the details of bills. 4.A majority of Americans approves of congressional performance and its members are well appreciated.

Which type of accountability ensures that agency officials spend money on the programs they are charged with managing—and only those programs?

a. process b. program c. cash basis d. fiscal