What are some of the major achievements of the federal government? Did Congress play a major role in bringing about these achievements?
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Students should list some of the achievements noted in the text, including the Marshall Plan, Voting Rights Act, Civil Rights Act, and Medicare. They should note that while Presidents were sometimes the initiator of these achievements, Congress was also often the initiator of these ideas. And, whether the proposal started with Congress or the president, Congress was essentially always involved in a significant way at the inception, ratification, or implementation stage.
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Explain three of the advantages incumbents have over challengers in congressional elections.
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All but which of the following factors make Texas government particularly susceptible to interest group influence?
a. A part-time legislature b. Strong political party competition c. Culture of nonparticipation d. Limited legislative support staff e. The plural executive
Discuss the different strategies used during presidential elections. What are the dynamics at the pre-primary, primary, and general election stages? How does the primary election strategy differ from the strategy of the general election campaign?
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How well are the president's foreign policy powers described in the Constitution? What specific foreign policy powers are enumerated in the Constitution?
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