Many politicians are very concerned about gerrymandering, in which
a. legislators swap votes to help each other pass bills they support.
b. district lines are drawn to benefit a particular political party or ethnic or racial group.
c. monetary contributions are combined by donors to try and influence a vote.
d. legislators can talk a bill to death through unlimited floor debate.
b
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Based on polling data, roughly what percent of Americans believe that their opinion is irrelevant to the elites or the government?
a. 40 % b. 43% c. 46% d. 49%
Why do observers of the media enthusiastically approve of competitive news markets?
a. Because the competition keeps the cost down for newspapers and magazines. b. Because the competition keeps advertising rates down. c. Because a single news firm can control all the media in a given market. d. Because the accuracy and neutrality of reporting of each news organization can be checked by the other(s) in the locale.
Which committee has the power of reporting legislation?
A) conference B) standing C) joint D) presidential E) select
Which of the following was restricted in civil servants by the Hatch Act of 1939?
a. political activity b. union membership c. contact with elected officials d. bureaucratic waste