Political action committees, or PACs, are ______.

A. the fund-raising arm for interest groups
B. a candidate's campaign staff
C. prohibited under the McCain-Feingold Act
D. created by parties to raise money


Answer: A. the fund-raising arm for interest groups

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A. The watering down of Roman values through the intermingling with the beliefs and traditions of the conquered territories. B. The strong hatred of Rome by its subjects. C. The lack of a strong military. D. A weak executive and a small bureaucracy. E. The ruthlessness of its leaders.

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All of the following are judicial powers of the governor, EXCEPT

A) filling vacancies on the state courts. B) performing acts of clemency to undo or reduce sentences given to some convicted criminals. C) filling vacancies on the county and city courts. D) granting one 30-day reprieve in a death sentence case.

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Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are refugees ______.

A. within their own country B. who has lost their citizenship or have none C. forced out of their homes D. in the process of seeking asylum within another state

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The new pragmatism among America's big­city mayors can be described as all of the following except

a. seeking benefits for particular neighborhoods based on the race/ethnicity of the mayor. b. an emphasis on service delivery. c. an emphasis on balanced budgets. d. working with the private sector to cure the city's ills.

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