The Senate allows its members more freedom to debate policy issues than the House. In some cases, Senators talk for hours in hopes of influencing a bill or blocking its passage. This is called a ______.

Which of the following terms describes power exercised by federal, state, and local governments who share responsibilities for particular policy areas, such as transportation?

a. cooperative powers b. implied powers c. concurrent powers d. reserved powers

Which of these is not included in NAFTA?

a. Canada b. the United States c. Mexico d. Brazil