Though democratic republic is the term most commonly applied to the United States' form of government, apply what you know of one non-democratic form of government (totalitarianism, authoritarianism, oligarchy, or aristocracy) and describe politics in the United States under that form of government.

A proponent of devolution would most likely favor expanding the authority of __________

a. the military b. state governments c. the president d. Congress

In the usual procedure, a successful motion to suspend the rules and consider a bill on the Senate floor requires the agreement of

a. a majority of concerned lobbyists. b. the chair of the committee that originally considered the bill. c. the Lieutenant Governor. d. the leader of the majority party. e. the floor leader.