Author Question: Why is it so difficult to cut defense spending? a. because defense spending is only adjusted ... (Read 129 times)

luminitza · **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