How many sovereign states existed as of mid-2011?

Which statement best characterizes a subcommittee hearing?

a. A bill receives a subcommittee hearing whenever the vice president requests it. b. A bill receives a subcommittee hearing only after it is extensively marked up by the full committee. c. A bill receives a subcommittee hearing after it has been pocket vetoed, but before it goes to the floor. d. Those opposed and those in favor of a bill can voice their opinions on it to the subcommittee.

The Lisbon Treaty established the _____ procedure by which citizens can propose EU legislation

a. citizen democracy b. citizen proposal c. citizen legislative d. citizen initiative e. grass roots initiative