Balanced budget amendments have been adopted in many states. Despite attempts, however, efforts to adopt a similar amendment at the national level have been unsuccessful
If you were counseling a supporter of the balanced budget amendment, what is the primary route you would recommend he or she take to get the Constitution amended?
a. Proposal by the president during the State of the Union
b. Proposal by convention of states; ratification by state conventions
c. Proposal by convention of states; ratification by state legislatures
d. Proposal by Congress; ratification by state conventions
e. Proposal by Congress; ratification by state legislatures
E
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The Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare, deals primarily with what policy area?
a. education b. health care c. welfare d. economics
How did voters’ perceptions of the economy affect the 2012 presidential election?
a. Voters who believed the economy was healthy overwhelmingly favored Barack Obama.
b. Voters who believed the economy was healthy overwhelmingly favored Mitt Romney.
c. Voters who believed the economy was in poor shape decided to stay with the incumbent.
d. Voters satisfied with the economy voted according to party affiliation.
The Bill of Rights was the by-product of concerns expressed at the ratifying conventions in the states
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Wealthy individuals are much more likely to turn out to vote than are poor individuals. 2. According to “balance theory,” midterm loss is explained by voters who hold the president’s party responsible for unpopular policies. 3. The Republican Party tends to find its highest levels of support in urban areas. 4. The Supreme Court case Buckley v. Valeo held that campaign contributions and spending are considered free speech 5. PACs may raise campaign money but are not permitted to donate it directly to candidates.