The president and Congress share oversight of the federal bureaucracy

Balanced budget amendments have been adopted in many states. Despite attempts, however, efforts to adopt a similar amendment at the national level have been unsuccessful

If you were counseling a supporter of the balanced budget amendment, what is the primary route you would recommend he or she take to get the Constitution amended? a. Proposal by the president during the State of the Union b. Proposal by convention of states; ratification by state conventions c. Proposal by convention of states; ratification by state legislatures d. Proposal by Congress; ratification by state conventions e. Proposal by Congress; ratification by state legislatures

Article IV of the Constitution requires that the national government ensure which of the following?

A. that all states adhere to a republican form of government B. that all states adhere to a form of government that is best described as direct democracy C. that all states have an elected governor D. that all states have a bicameral system