The confidence of post–Depression era governments in their ability to manage economies is exemplified by the ______ acts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

The president pro tempore __________

a. has the power to nullify legislation with a pocket veto b. has the power to select the majority leader c. is an honorific office awarded to the senior senator of the majority party d. is required to preside over the Senate whenever it is in session

In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States embarked upon two, initially popular though increasingly contentious, wars in __________

a. Afghanistan and Pakistan b. Iraq and Iran c. Afghanistan and Iraq d. Iran and Pakistan