In devising a system in which power had to be shared between the three branches, the framers gave the president a(n) ______ role in the legislative process.

Which of the following grants bureaucracies the authority to issue regulations?

a. the General Accounting Office b. Congress c. the president d. the Internal Revenue Service

Why does most television news coverage feature predictable events, like news conferences?

a. Predictable events are favored by American media consumers. b. Predictable events usually have large corporate sponsors. c. Predictable events allow nuanced reporting over time. d. Predictable events are easier for the media to cover.