Gatekeeping Is Best Defined as Which of the Following

question 46

Multiple Choice

Gatekeeping is best defined as which of the following?

• A) A meeting among prestigious committee chairs to determine which programs will be funded for the upcoming fiscal year
• B) The power to control whether the chamber ever considers a bill that has been referred to the committee
• C) The ability of Congress to withhold funds from White House programs
• D) The term describing members ability to still walk onto the chamber floor after they are no longer members of Congress

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Definitions:

Taser

A brand of electroshock weapon used by law enforcement to temporarily incapacitate suspects with an electrical current.

Actively Resisting

The process of consciously opposing or standing against something, using deliberate effort or action.

Excessive Force

The use of force greater than what is necessary or reasonable in a given situation, especially by law enforcement officers.

Police Culture

The shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices that characterize the community and working environment of a police organization.