The fights over the fiscal cliff and the debt ceiling illustrated that

a. command authority was the only solution to the problem.
b. deadlines can motivate both sides to reach a compromise.
c. separation of powers creates real problems for government spending.
d. having supermajority requirements increases transaction costs.

b. deadlines can motivate both sides to reach a compromise.

Political Science

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a. lobbying b. legislating c. adjudicating d. executing e. fundraising

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Some states elect their chief state school officer, and in others, it is a(n) ______ position.

a. merit b. spoils c. given d. appointed

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