The California constitution adopted in 1879 was intended to
a. restrict the power of the legislature.
b. guarantee the civil liberties of Asian Americans.
c. make it easier for the railroad industry to dominate the legislature.
d. All of these
a
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The 2009 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Committee establishes
A) that the Federal Election Committee must publish an annual report listing the names of lobbyists. B) that unions, interest groups, and corporations can spend money directly on advertising for and against candidates. C) a waiting period which is mandatory for ex-members of Congress who wish to accept lobbying positions. D) that 527 organization no longer have tax-exempt status if they contribute to political campaigns. E) that lobbyists must register with the clerk of the House of Representatives and the secretary of the Senate.
The October, 1962, tense standoff with the Soviets that nearly ignited a nuclear war was caused by _____________
A) the United States airlifting supplies to West Berlin B) U. S. military involvement in the Korean War C) U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War D) JFK's demands for removal of Soviet missiles from Cuba E) the domino theory applied to Southeast Asia
Preference and approval voting are potentially viable alternative forms of voting because __________
a. they would not require altering the structures within which candidates are elected b. they would require altering the structures within which candidates are elected c. they would restrict interference of third party candidates in the electoral system d. they would reduce the role of states in federal elections e. they would reduce the role of the national government in state elections