Bureaus Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

Bureaus are

• A)special-interest groups that try to influence legislators
• B)government agencies that implement legislation
• C)competing-interest groups that battle federal agencies
• D)collections of legislators who actively engage in logrolling
• E)a means of enforcing the median voter model in the decision-making process

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Definitions:

Amaterasu

The Shinto sun goddess and one of the major deities in Japanese mythology, symbolizing the universe’s life-giving forces.

Phoenix Hall

Also known as the Hoodo of Byodoin Temple in Uji, Japan, a prime example of Heian-era Pure Land Buddhist architecture, symbolizing the Paradise of the Amida Buddha.

Byodo-in

A historic Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, exemplifying Heian period architecture and garden design.

Pure Land

A branch of Mahayana Buddhism focusing on the devotion to Amitabha Buddha, aiming for rebirth in his Pure Land, a place of bliss.