One of the governor's informal resources is the ability to __________
a. mobilize the Texas National Guard
b. communicate to the public through the mass media
c. call and set the agenda for special legislative sessions
d. proclaim acts of executive clemency for convicted criminals
Answer: b
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Discuss the progress that has been made in the women's rights movement and compare it with the remaining obstacles to full equality.
What will be an ideal response?
In order to override a presidential veto, Congress needs __________.
A. three-fifths approval of both chambers B. three-fifths majority of the House and two-thirds of the Senate C. two-thirds approval of both chambers D. three-fifths approval of the Senate
The United States Supreme Court, in a 2003 ruling on a case involving the University of Michigan, effectively overturned Hopwood v. Texas by holding that
A) universities can use affirmative action in admissions decisions but cannot use racial quotas. B) university admissions must be "color blind." C) universities can use affirmative action in admissions as long as it applies only to gender discrimination. D) universities may use affirmative action criteria in admissions to their law schools but not for undergraduate programs. E) universities may not use affirmation action.
What might the leaders of the world's civilizations in 1350 think of today's world?
a. Peace and prosperity has greatly increased. b. Advances in technology have made cultures less important. c. The bases for modern trade existed in their time. d. Greater equality exists among the world's regions. e. Western-led progress has produced agreement on basic values.