In matthias mehl and james pennebaker's (2003) research with university of texas students, they found that almost ­­­­­­ percent of the students' time was spent in conversation.

The correct answer is: In Matthias Mehl and James Pennebaker's (2003) research with University of Texas' students, they found that almost 30 percent of the students' time was spent in conversation.

The study tracked the social enviorment and conversations of students of University of Texas for 2 day periods with a break of 4 weeks.

the united states has a federal government. the president is the head of the federal government of the united states. however, each state forms its government for administration purposes. the powers of the state governments are exercised within restricted state boundaries. and citizens participate in this government by voting.