What is the Capitol press corps and what has happened to it in recent years? Why might it matter for the nature of politics in Texas?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define the Capitol press corps.
2. Explain that the Capitol press corps has been shrinking and give some examples of this.
3. Explain that the media's ability to act as a watchdog of state government is being undermined and that public officials may be less inclined to behave as desired as a result.
4. Explain that it may offer an opportunity for special interests to increase their influence.
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A. plenary sessions B. expansive influence C. disregard for nations' sovereignty D. limited power
In which case did the Court order school officials to reinstate the children of Jehovah's Witnesses who had been suspended for refusing to salute the American flag in their public school classroom?
A) Sherbert v. Verner B) Reynolds v. U.S. C) Wisconsin v. Yoder D) West Virginia v. Barnette E) Cantwell v. Connecticut
Who was the first Republican governor of Texas in the twentieth century?
a. John Tower
b. John Connally
c. Bill Clements
d. Rick Perry
e. Clayton Williams
According to Marxist theory, which of the following is a main cause of human unhappiness?
a. states refusing to allow free trade with other states b. states supporting an elite class in its pursuit of wealth c. states making an elite class pay high taxes d. states supporting militaries more than education