Changes in the 1970s Weakened the Nearly Tyrannical Powers of American

question 18

Multiple Choice

Changes in the 1970s weakened the nearly tyrannical powers of American committee chairpersons by __________.

• A)making it easier to establish subcommittees
• B)restricting the chairpersons' authority
• C)establishing specialized "field" committees
• D)altering their responsibilities to include international affairs

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Definitions:

Mikhail Gorbachev

The last leader of the Soviet Union, known for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring).

Private Ownership

The legal right of individuals or entities to own property, assets, or businesses without governmental intervention.

Means Of Production

The physical, non-human inputs used for the production of economic value, such as factories, machines, and tools.

Circular Flow Model

Goods and services flow from business firms to households in exchange for consumer expenditures, while resources flow from households to business firms in exchange for resource payments.