The fact that the concrete, steel, and labor used to build a superhighway cannot be used to build a dam is an example of ______.

The exercise of American military power is less credible because of

A. Fear of Russian retaliation B. Cuts in the defense budget C. The lack of public support D. Fear of Al-Qaeda forces

Which of the following is NOT a power of the presiding officers of the legislature?

A) assigning bills to committees B) recognizing members on the floor C) appointing the chairs and members of the conference committees D) interpreting laws and giving advisory opinions