A(n)__________ Is an Amendment to a Bill That Is Not

question 97

Multiple Choice

A(n) __________ is an amendment to a bill that is not germane to the bill's purposes.

• A)rider
• B)cloture
• C)filibuster
• D)unanimous consent agreement

Grasp the concept of “double government” and the contemporary issues regarding governmental transparency and the balance of power.

Understand the concept and challenges of bureaucratic accountability.

Comprehend the role and forms of oversight in shaping bureaucratic responsibility.

Recognize the strategies available to the president to control the bureaucracy.

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Definitions:

Confounding

An uncontrolled variable varies systematically with an independent variable; it is impossible to separate the effect of the independent variable from the confounding variable.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Uncontrolled Variable

An uncontrolled variable is a factor that can affect the outcome of an experiment but is not kept constant or limited by the researcher.

Malpractice

The failure of a professional to meet the accepted standards of their profession, resulting in harm to their client or patient.