Paradoxically, the Texas Constitution of 1876 has been accused of serving the interests of a small number of elites, even though the original framers sought to limit the influence of elites

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: True

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Most serious candidates for the presidency in recent elections have elected not to use funds from the public campaign finance system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The concept of "relative deprivation" as developed by Ted Robert Gurr is used to explain

A. frustration, discontent, and anger that motivates social aggression. B. all political violence. C. the lack of alternatives to political violence in a system. D. why the poor are more likely to be involved in political demonstrations than the rich.

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How has the Supreme Court Justice confirmation process changed over the years?

a. It has become more efficient.  b. It has become more contentious.  c. It has become a mere formality.  d. It receives less public attention. 

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When the media act upon their agenda-setting function in politics, they

a. have the ability to create issues the public will care about. b. determine which legislation will reach the House and Senate floors. c. impact what issues the public sees as being significant. d. enable the public to take a broader political role.

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