Evan Thomas describes former House Majority Tom DeLay as
a. an idealist who lacked the will to reward his friends and punish his enemies.
b. a liberal Republican in a party that was becoming increasingly conservative.
c. skilled at enforcing party loyalty in the handing out of favors to lobbyists and influence peddlers.
d. President Clinton’s key congressional ally on his health care reform bill.
c. skilled at enforcing party loyalty in the handing out of favors to lobbyists and influence peddlers.
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a. 50 b. 100 c. 250 d. 500
According to Williams, why does the process of democratization offer major opportunities to organized crime?
a. Democratizing states are normally weak states. b. Democracies are more prone to corruption than authoritarian regimes. c. Politicians need the money and votes that organized crime groups can provide. d. The instability created by the democratization process can be exploited by organized crime. e. Members of the former regime may turn to crime when faced with the prospect of losing their jobs.
Which of the following is NOT a powerful influence on one's political socialization?
a. Media b. Peer group c. Voting d. History and political events e. Family
Changes in population growth rates do not have a significant effect on the services provided by state governments
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.