0 State supreme courts have been consistently losing influence in the U.S. legal system

Which of the following is an example of the rally-round-the-flag effect?

a. George H. W. Bush was reelected after winning the first Gulf War. b. Jimmy Carter gained respect during his handling of the Iranian hostage crisis. c. Ronald Reagan's approval rating increased sharply during the Iran-Contra scandal. d. George W. Bush's popularity was boosted following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Though Congress may delegate power to the bureaucratic agencies, Congress does not normally give open-ended power, and it does not relinquish all power. The process of retaining ultimate authority is called

a. auditing. b. congressional prerogative. c. congressional oversight. d. partial delegation. e. retention.