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Part -1 Multiple Choice 20. Which one of the following statements is the only true statement regarding standing committees? a) These are permanent committees and they remain in existence from one session of Congress to the next, and they have the power to propose and write legislation b) These are temporary committees and are appointed by the Speaker of the House. c) These committees in the past have been used to investigate scandals such as Watergate and the Iran-Contra Affair d) None of these are true statements regarding standing committees. 23. Pork barrel legislation can best be described as: a) an agricultural resolution. b) a method once used by interest groups. c) appropriations made by legislative bodies for local projects that are often not needed but are created to help local representatives win re election in their home districts. d) an attempt by farmers to have their voices heard by members of Congress PART 2 True or False (2 points each) 27. Except for cases selected for review by the Supreme Court decisions made by appeals courts are final 28. The tem soft power refers to efforts by one nation to influence the people and government of other nations by using military power rather than attempting to persuade. 29. The Speaker of the House is elected by the minority party so that a balance of power is maintained in legislative matters, thus preventing a dominating effect by the majority party. I