Of all the components of American government, the _________ is the most likely to have a direct impact on the lives of its citizens

The most important power of presidents is the power of persuasion because of their

A) limited staffs B) opponents within the party C) limited staffs D) lack of ensured legislative majorities and opponents within the party E) vague constitutional powers and lack of ensured legislative majorities

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.The federal budget separates capital and current expenditures. 2.Much of the federal budget is uncontrollable in any one year. 3.Agencies are permitted to spend money not allocated by Congress. 4.Agencies may enter into contracts that bind the federal government to pay a certain amount for specified goods and services without going through the appropriations process. 5.Money that Congress appropriates each fiscal year needs to be spent during that fiscal year.