In Texas law, ______ is the method used by organized interests to try to shape public policy by influencing those elected or appointed to office, by telephone, telegraph, or letters.

a. litigation
b. campaigning
c. electioneering
d. lobbying
e. monitoring


d. lobbying

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Laura is a politician in Texas looking forward to a long political career. From which of the following minorities in Texas should she seek support?

a. Anglo Texans b. Hispanic Texans c. African American Texans d. Asian American Texans

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If you were working as a lobbyist, which of the following would be part of your regular daily activities?

A. answering e-mails from elected officials' constituents B. speaking on behalf of elected officials at press conferences C. providing elected officials with information about an interest group's position on a bill or issue D. providing legal counsel to interest groups in court cases

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In Marxist theory, the economic system in any given historical era, such as feudalism and capitalism in the last millennium in Europe, is known as

a. a mode of production b. cronyism c. a social revolution d. the dictatorship of the proletariat

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Citing the need for a "wall of separation," the Supreme Court has banned all public displays of religious messages in government buildings

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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