The three-fifths compromise increased the amount of representation southern states received in the Senate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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In Parliament, deference on public policy is shown by
ruling party members to: a. no one, since there are no checks on their power. b. majority leaders of legislative committees. c. the nobles, barons and earls of the upper chamber, the House of Lords. d. prime ministers and their cabinets.
One reason that political elites are more consistent in their ideological beliefs than average citizens is that they are
A. less influenced by peers. B. less influenced by factors such as religion and family. C. smarter. D. better informed. E. more influenced by religion.
After the justices of the Supreme Court have considered all the information provided by the appellate attorneys, they:
A) inform the president of their decision. B) submit a joint report to their law clerks, who then issue their official decision. C) determine the rulings of the case in a committee meeting that is televised by the major networks. D) discuss the case in conference, which is strictly private. E) announce their decision to the Congress leaders.
A critical thing to remember when considering the overrepresentation of business interests in Washington is that they
A) are frequently divided and mobilize to lobby against each other. B) are generally concerned about the public welfare. C) cannot engage in many forms of lobbying during election years. D) rarely have an influence on legislation except as it affects their narrow interests. E) lose a considerable amount of resources during election years.