A __________ is the formal meeting of a political party where it selects its leadership.
A. platform
B. primary
C. convention
D. coalition
Answer: C
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________ refer to procedures whereby a certain number of voters may, by petition, propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters
A. General elections B. Special elections C. Recall elections D. Referendums E. Initiatives
An institution by which a geographically defined group of people organize themselves to achieve their common goal is a(n) _____
a. government b. interest group c. caucus d. election
Because interest groups cannot target all the senators and representatives in Congress, they first target those lawmakers who:
a. oppose their views and need to be brought around to the other side. b. are most likely to consider introducing or sponsoring legislation. c. have constituents who can telephone and email their legislators. d. have wealthy donors who will put pressure on the legislators to change their votes.
Shay's Rebellion demonstrated the weakness of
a. the United States Constitution. b. federalism. c. colonial administration. d. the Articles of Confederation. e. slavery.