In 1993 Erin Brockovich, on behalf of hundreds of people who, she discovered, were poisoned by water pollution, won a case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Which is this an example of?

The American president appoints his own advisory executive committee, comprised of the heads of government bureaucratic departments. What is this group of individuals called?

Congress passes a piece of legislation, submits it to the president, and adjourns within ten days. By that time, however, the president had not yet signed the document. What happens?

Which are paths to the presidency?

Which is a legislative dilemma for Congress?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created by Congress and has been free of executive department influence. Considered part of the executive branch, it is meant to impose and enforce regulations without political influence. Of which type of organization is the EPA an example?

Which courts focus on review and correction of errors of procedure and law?

The US Postal Service (USPS) charges for the provision of services at least some of which are provided by private sector organizations such as FedEx. The USPS is an example of:

One finding about middle adulthood from the Seattle Longitudinal Study is that it is a time of

Which of the following statements is true of changes in weight in middle age?