As they pursued the complicated transition from communism to capitalism, the position of Russia declined drastically, and it is still not fully integrated into the __________

Thousands of bills are introduced in the House and Senate every two years, but only a few make it through the legislative process. Various interests influence how members of the two chambers vote

Discuss these interests and what kind of pull they have. Which of these do you think is most critical when members make decisions about how to act? Why?

According to critics, what is the major harmful effect of state competition for businesses?

a. Failure to notice federal encroachments on states’ rights b. Inefficiency and redundancy c. Money diverted from social welfare programs d. Tension among states, resulting in a weaker national spirit e. Too much chaos in the marketplace