When a popular president is up for reelection, fellow-party candidates are more likely to win Congressional races. This demonstrates the _____ effect
A) race-to-the-bottom
B) coattail
C) revolving-door
D) bi-partisan
E) interest group
B
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Among the state restrictions that violated the civil rights of blacks and Mexican Americans were
a. Jim Crow laws. b. Black Codes. c. poll taxes. d. the white primary. e. all of the above.
Which of the following is a phantom opinion?
a. An opinion expressed by someone with extremely strong views b. Falsely recorded opinions c. Forged survey results that appear to mirror public opinion d. An opinion given despite ignorance of the subject e. Opinions dictated by party affiliation
According to a study conducted by the New York Times in 2009 on the variation in government aid across the states,
a. there is widespread fraud in the distribution of state unemployment benefits. b. only the Wisconsin Works (W-2) Program saved the state money. c. individuals eligible for Food Stamps had the most difficulty enrolling in the program. d. states have very different requirements that individuals must meet in order to be eligible for public assistance.
The _________ is the only formal leadership position in the House of Representatives that is written into the Constitution
A) House minority leader B) House parliamentarian C) president pro tempore D) Senate majority leader E) Speaker of the House