American strategic deterrence has long depended on a "triad" of nuclear weapons-land-based missiles, nuclear missile-firing submarines, and the Strategic Air Command's bombers

What has been the result of Congress's establishment of various oversight procedures, complex rule making processes, and liaison offices throughout the federal bureaucracy?

A)It has leveled the playing field between the executive and legislative branches. B)It has established legislative dominance of the executive branch. C)It has failed to equalize the power gap between the executive and legislative branches. D)It has disadvantaged the president in his or her conduct of foreign policy.

According to the text, which of the following sources has not seen a rapid increase or decrease in its use as a source?

A. biomass energy B. nuclear energy C. hydro energy D. solar energy