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luminitza

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on: Jul 9, 2018
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 2

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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Eazy416

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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