Rules Committee membership is dominated by
a. powerful campaign fundraisers.
b. senior members from noncompetitive districts.
c. party leaders' favorites.
d. popular colleagues with party support.
B
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A constituent is someone who
A) acts on behalf of the interests of the citizens rather than according to the citizens' expressed preferences. B) reflects the opinions of those who elected him or her to office. C) cares so deeply about a particular issue that their votes are determined by a candidate's position on this one issue. D) has the authority to decide what government does. E) is entitled to vote for the holder of an office.
How can interest groups play a helpful role in democracies?
a. They can advocate for government policies that most people oppose. b. They can serve as vehicles for political participation. c. They can accomplish things that would be better left to individuals. d. They can elect candidates as official representatives of the groups.
In Iraq, the first national election in fifty years was held in
a. 1997 b. 2003 c. 2006 d. 2009