What influence have labor unions had on American politics?
a. Unions use a portion of dues paid by members to fund the campaigns of sympathetic candidates, and union members are the primary foot soldiers for knocking on doors and making phone calls.
b. The AFL-CIO and SEIU are key components of the Republican coalition and counter the efforts of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Businesses to influence elections.
c. While they play a role in American politics, their influence has been weakened by their efforts to maintain support within both political parties.
d. Labor unions have struggled to have an impact in American politics because of the legacy of right to work laws that prohibit unions from using dues from members to engage in partisan politics.
a. Unions use a portion of dues paid by members to fund the campaigns of sympathetic candidates, and union members are the primary foot soldiers for knocking on doors and making phone calls.
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African Americans today tend to be
A. more conservative than whites on all issues. B. less liberal than whites on all issues. C. supportive of the Republican Party. D. somewhat conservative on certain cultural issues such as gay marriage and abortion. E. independents and not supportive of either Republicans or Democrats.
What is a requirement to participate in a precinct convention in Texas?
a. The participant must be a registered party member. b. The participant must have attended the previous precinct convention. c. The participant must vote in the party primary. d. The participant must have an in-depth understanding of Texas politics.
The reserved clause can be found in which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a. Sixth b. Seventh c. Tenth d. Ninth e. Eighth
Election-level efforts are most intense in states with ________
A. no party competition B. low levels of party competition C. high levels of party competition D. moderate levels of party competition