Which of the following is NOT an example of a political preference?
a. fewer gun control restrictions
b. increase in the minimum wage
c. support for abortion rights
d. increase in taxation to provide social programs
e. sense of patriotism
ANS: E
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The legislature of Texas has proposed an appropriations bill. The governor, however, wants to omit a few items of the bill. Which of the following actions can help her make the changes?
a. using her right to a line item veto b. ordering the legislature to incorporate her changes c. disapproving the bill and asking for a fresh bill d. passing the bill to the lieutenant general
One difficulty within the EDA Oakland project was that many EDA officials were not accustomed to working in urban areas
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Low voter turnout among young voters, in contrast to higher voter turnout among older Americans, means that elected officials
A) give more attention to issues affecting senior citizens. B) are unconcerned with the youth demographic. C) give more attention to issues affecting younger voters. D) actively discourage this voting demographic. E) actively discourage senior citizens.
An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to its views is called a(n)
A) voluntary association. B) benevolent society. C) interest group. D) political party.