Which of the following is an advantage that an incumbent president holds over challengers for the office?
A) the trappings of high office
B) the ability to award lucrative defense contracts to plants in key states that must be won for re-election
C) a huge White House staff to support the campaign
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Enforcement of trade agreements __________
A) takes place under universal agreement on what is fair trade B) depends on reciprocity C) usually involves the United Nations Economic and Social Council D) involves incrementally increasing the retaliation above and beyond the initial infraction
Which statement most accurately reflects constitutional amendments presented to voters in Texas since 1995?
A) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very low and most amendments presented to voters have been approved. B) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very low and most amendments presented to voters have been rejected. C) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very high and most amendments presented to voters have been rejected. D) Voter turnout for constitutional amendment elections is very high and most amendments presented to voters have been approved.
A new Speaker of the House is selected
a. every January. b. if there is a change in the majority party. c. immediately preceding each presidential election. d. when a motion of cloture is filed by three-fifths of the Senate. e. when each new Congress convenes.