How are the members of the Texas Ethics Commission chosen? What relationship does the commission have with interest groups?
What will be an ideal response?
The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) regulates the state’s lobbying activities. The TEC is an eight-member board with no more than four members from the same party. The governor appoints four members, and the lieutenant governor and Speaker of the House each appoint two. An executive director is selected by the commission.
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a. Plain view b. Hot pursuit c. Emergency searches d. None of the above is true.
Which of the following can explain why regional and specific IGOs have been the most successful in international relations compared to other types of IGOs?
A) Power is less concentrated. B) States are likely less invested in the IGO. C) Interests are likely to overlap more. D) There are fewer problems to deal with.
The definition of bureaucracy includes all of the following notions EXCEPT
A) a large organization. B) authority divided among several managers. C) complexity of structure. D) appointed officials. E) an issue network.
In 2009, fertility rates were lower in European countries and higher in Latin American countries. This statement refers to _______________ variation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).