Why would a candidate for governor support the teachers' unions?
a. To get school assistance grants from a large foundation.
b. To avoid a union-backed opponent in the next election.
c. To be seen as a friend of parochial schools.
d. To help business interests.
b
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The text notes that over the last two decades, terrorism has become even more concerning because it has increasingly threatened which of the following types of target?
A. Foreign nationals B. Government officials C. Members of the military D. Ordinary citizens E. Houses of worship
Whose responsibility is it to direct the White House Office and advise the president?
A. The press secretary B. The vice president C. The chief of staff D. The attorney general E. The Senate majority leader
Approximately 85 percent of registered voters turn out for a presidential election, but this figure represents only about 50 percent of the voting-age population. What does this discrepancy suggest?
a. that voters prefer to look at the voting returns on television later in the evening b. that the "rational" model does not explain voter turnout c. that people exercise their right to vote out of a sense of duty d. that registration is a significant barrier to participation