According to Separation of Powers Expert Louis Fisher, the Powers

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to separation of powers expert Louis Fisher, the powers of Congress have declined dramatically in which of the following areas?

• A) national defense and the federal budget
• B) the federal budget and intelligence management
• C) law enforcement and oversight
• D) national defense and environmental protection
• E) health care and education

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Definitions:

Political Logrolling

A practice where politicians exchange favors by voting for each other's proposed bills or policies.

Progressive Taxation

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable base amount increases, ensuring that those who have higher incomes contribute a larger share of their income in taxes, with the aim of achieving a more equitable distribution of wealth.

Political Logrolling

The act of trading favors, particularly in the political arena through mutual voting on each other's proposed bills.

Special-Interest Effect

The impact that a small, focused group might have on policymaking for their own benefit, often at the expense of the larger population.