The Phrase Power of the Purse Refers to Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

The phrase power of the purse refers to which of the following?

• A)The influence of women in the political process
• B)The main issue facing government,which is always a shortage of tax money
• C)The president's control of the finances of government
• D)The constitutional authority for Congress to raise and spend money
• E)The power of the Senate to unilaterally cut spending in the area of defense

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Definitions:

Reabsorb

The process by which substances are taken back into the body or tissue after having been secreted or excreted.

Urea

A waste product formed in the liver from the breakdown of proteins and excreted in urine.

Creatinine

A waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of a compound called creatine, commonly measured to assess kidney function.

Excessive Urination

The condition of urinating more frequently than usual, medically known as polyuria.