The Jack Abramoff bribery scandal prompted Congress to enact new ethics rules, starting in 2007. Under these new rules, members of Congress ___________.
a. may accept payment for making speeches and attending events
b. may accept small gifts from lobbyists, but they must be reported
c. may not accept free travel for any reason
d. may not accept gifts, travel, or meals from lobbyists
Question -2-Why is it so difficult to cut defense spending?
a. because defense spending is only adjusted every five years
b. because defense spending is controlled by a select committee consisting of military veterans
c. because so many members of Congress have defense industries in their districts
d. because defense spending is indexed to inflation
Question -3-How do some members of Congress justify the practice of earmarking federal funds?
a. Earmarks are evenly distributed across congressional districts.
b. Earmarks are a legitimate way to give taxpayers a fair return on their taxes.
c. Earmarks do not increase the federal budget deficit.
d. Earmarks are dedicated to helping the poor and disabled.
Question -4-What would the Framers of the Constitution find surprising about today's Congress?
a. They would be surprised by the diversity of its membership.
b. They would be surprised that Congress is able to pass bills quickly.
c. They would be surprised to find only two major parties.
d. They would be surprised by the norm of courtesy among members.
Question -5-One example of the Framers' intent to insulate the Senate from the tyranny of the majority was to __________.
a. give the Senate authority to overturn a presidential veto without House ratification
b. give the Senate authority to overturn a Supreme Court decision
c. have members appointed by incumbent senators
d. have members appointed by their respective state legislatures
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