How can the congressional power to investigate provide for checks and balances among the branches of government?

a. the power to investigate can result in substantial increases in the budget for certain federal programs
b. congress can use its power to investigate to oversee the operations of various agencies of the executive branch.
c. the power to investigate ensures that congress will work closely with law enforcement agencies of the federal government.
d. congress may use its power to investigate to a state collect income taxes for state-run programs

How do economists measure the success, or shortcomings, of the economy?

Dr. redbull conducts a study to determine whether her new energy drink children perform better on spelling tests. she randomly assigns children to one of two groups: group 1 receives her energy drink and group 2 receives water. she then gives both groups a spelling test and compares the results. which of the following is true about this study? a. group 1 is the dependent variable and group 2 is the independent variable. b. this is a correlational study. c. group 2 is the experimental group. d. the independent variable is the type of drink the children receive.

Around the third week of a college class, a professor decides she’s had enough, is tired of dealing with bureaucracies, and wants out. so one day, instead of coming to class, she flies to tahiti and sells souvenirs on the beach. if this happened, the college would simply assign a substitute to finish the course. what does this tell you about the nature of the authority wielded by a professor?